The question (10 marks)
"T, an Indian Christian domiciled in Mumbai, dies intestate leaving a widow W, and no children. He is survived by his father F, his mother M, a brother B, and the two children of a predeceased sister S. His estate is worth ₹40 lakh." Distribute the estate, giving the sections. How would your answer differ if T were a Parsi survived by his widow, three children and his mother?
MU distribution-sum pattern; built on the Unit 4 intestacy chapter and the text of ss. 29–55 of the Indian Succession Act.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 4 · The Indian Succession Act 1925 of Family Law I (Muslim, Parsi and Christian Law; Indian Succession Act).
Authorities you will need
- Indian Succession Act 1925, ss. 29, 31, 33, 33A, 34, 41, 42, 51
- Central Bank of India v Ram Narain (1954)
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