Section 26:
Debts to have priority.
Subject to the provisions contained in section 27 debts of every
description contracted or payable by the deceased shall have priority over the claims of his dependants for
maintenance under this Act.
Act Number: 78
Act Name: The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956
Year: 1956
Enactment Date: 1956-12-21
Long Title: An Act to amend and codify the law relating to adoptions and maintenance among Hindus.
Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
Department: Legislative Department