Prior to the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005 coming into force, who amongst the following was not Class I heir or male Hindu dying intestate:
Verified Answer
A. Mother
B. Widow
C. Daughter
D. None of the above
Explanation:
Prior to the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005, the mother, widow, and daughter were all recognized as Class I heirs of a male Hindu dying intestate under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. The 2005 amendment primarily focused on granting daughters coparcenary rights, not on their status as Class I heirs, which they already held.