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Chapter 2 of The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 (Act No. 30) View all Acts

Intestate Succession (General)
2 (II)

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The Hindu Succession Act, 1956
30
17-06-1956
The Hindu Succession Act, 1956
An Act to amend and codify the law relating to intestate succession among Hindus.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Legislative Department

Sections from Chapter 2 of The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 (Act No. 30)

5 - Act not to apply to certain properties.
6 - Devolution of interest in coparcenary property.
7 - Devolution of interest in the property of a tarwad, tavazhi, kutumba, kavaru or illom.
8 - General rules of succession in the case of males.
9 - Order of succession among heirs in the Schedule.
10 - Distribution of property among heirs in class I of the Schedule.
11 - Distribution of property among heirs in class II of the Schedule.
12 - Order of succession among agnates and congnates.
13 - Computation of degrees.
14 - Property of a female Hindu to be her absolute property.
15 - General rules of succession in the case of female Hindus.
16 - Order of succession and manner of distribution among heirs of a female Hindu.
17 - Special provisions respecting persons governed by marumakkattayam and aliyasantana laws.
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