Section 18

Full blood preferred to half blood.

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.

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Heirs related to an intestate by full blood shall be preferred to heirs related by half blood, if the nature of the relationship is the same in every other respect.

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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