Section 26

Convert’s descendants disqualified.

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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Where, before or after the commencement of this Act, a Hindu has ceased or ceases to be a Hindu by conversion to another religion, children born to him or her after such conversion and their descendants shall be disqualified from inheriting the property of any of their Hindu relatives, unless such children or descendants are Hindus at the time when the succession opens.

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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