As per the Hindu Succession Act 1956, who amongst the following has the first right over the property of a Hindu woman who
dies intestate?
This questions was previously asked in
SSC CGL 11th April 2022 Shift-2
Her parents
Incorrect AnswerThe legal heirs of her father
Incorrect AnswerThe legal heirs of her husband
Incorrect AnswerHer husband
Correct AnswerExplanation:
- According to the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, if a Hindu woman dies intestate (without a will), her property is distributed according to specific rules.
- Her property would first go to her legal heirs, which includes her husband, her children, and the children of any predeceased children.
- Her husband is given priority and is among the first set of legal heirs in line.
Option 4 is correct: Her husband has the first right over the property of a Hindu woman who dies intestate.
- The next in line after immediate family are her husband's heirs.
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By: santosh