Calculate the shares of X’s heirs assuming he had only HUF property when he died on 1.1.2000 leaving a widow, a mother, a step mother, two sons, two married daughters (one married in 1980 and the other in 1989), one unmarried daughter, ten grandchildren of whom four are children of a predeceased son and a predeceased daughter married in 1990 (each having a son and daughter).

Give reasons for inclusions, exclusions and quantum of shares. What is the nature of property in the hands of each heir?

X has left behind considerable debts also. Who should pay the same and to what extent? These are his debts:-

To workers ——————————————————-Rs. 30,000/-

To temple priests for ceremonies ————————–Rs. 10,000/-

To local shopkeeper for groceries ————————-Rs. 3,000/-

To local liquor shop ——————————————-Rs. 5,000/-

In the light of this, how far does Mitakshra law play a role in Hindu Law?     (10 Marks)