Section 25 of ISA : Section 25: Lineal Consanguinity

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a man named Rajesh passes away without leaving a will. His surviving relatives include his father, his daughter, and his grandson. According to Section 25 of The Indian Succession Act, 1925:

• Rajesh's father is related to him in the first degree in the ascending line.
• Rajesh's daughter is related to him in the first degree in the descending line.
• Rajesh's grandson is related to him in the second degree in the descending line.

In settling Rajesh's estate, the law will consider these degrees of lineal consanguinity to determine the distribution of his assets among the surviving relatives.