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Family Law – II · Unit 3

Family Law II exam question: Explain the general rules of succession

The question (15 marks)

Explain the general rules of succession to the property of a male Hindu dying intestate, and illustrate the distribution among Class I heirs by a worked example. (15 marks)

MU Module III, head 3.2; succession to a male intestate.

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 3 · Intestate Succession under the Hindu Succession Act of Family Law – II.

Authorities you will need

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A full-marks answer names the issue in one line, states the rule with its section, cites the authority, applies it to these facts and concludes — in that order. The app's model answer for this question is written in exactly that shape, with a checklist to mark your own attempt against.