Section 13
Computation of degrees.
The Hindu Succession Act, 1956
About this Act
An Act to amend and codify the law relating to intestate succession among Hindus.
(1) For the purposes of determining the order of succession among
agnates or cognates, relationship shall be reckoned from the intestate to the heir in terms of degrees of
ascent or degrees of descent or both, as the case may be.
(2) Degrees of ascent and degrees of descent shall be computed inclusive of the intestate.
(3) Every generation constitutes a degree either ascending or descending.
(2) Degrees of ascent and degrees of descent shall be computed inclusive of the intestate.
(3) Every generation constitutes a degree either ascending or descending.