Hindu Succession Act

Mukatlal vs Kailash Chand (D) 2024 INSC 428 -S 14(1) Hindu Succession Act

May 17, 2024 / By

Hindu Succession Act, 1956; Section 14(1)- For establishing full ownership on the undivided joint family estate under Section 14(1) of the Succession Act the Hindu female must not only be possessed of the property but she must have acquired the property and such acquisition must be either by way of inheritance or devise, or at …

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Does “Son” Include A “Step-Son” For Intestate Succession Under HSA ?

January 9, 2023 / By

Section 8 of the Hindu Succession Act  provides that the property of a male Hindu dying intestate shall devolve (a) firstly, upon the heirs, being the relatives specified in class I of the Schedule.  “Son” is one among the Class 1 heirs. The question is whether the expression “son” will include a “step son”. The …

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