Section 1

Short title and extent.

The Hindu Succession Act, 1956

  • Act 30 of 1956
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
About this Act

An Act to amend and codify the law relating to intestate succession among Hindus.

All sections
        (1) This Act may be called the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.
         (2) It extends to the whole of India 1***.

Notes

1. The words "except the State of Jammu and Kashmir" omitted by Act 34 of 2019, s. 95 and the Fifth Schedule (w.e.f. 31-10- 2019).

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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