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

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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