HSA Section 13: Computation of degrees
The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 · Chapter 2: Intestate succession
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¶13. Computation of degrees.―(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.
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- 6. Devolution of interest in coparcenary property
- 7. Devolution of interest in the property of a tarwad, tavazhi, kutumba, kavaru or illom
- 8. General rules of succession in the case of males
- 9. Order of succession among heirs in the Schedule
- 10. Distribution of property among heirs in class I of the Schedule
- 11. Distribution of property among heirs in class II of the Schedule
- 12. Order of succession among agnates and cognates
- 14. Property of a female Hindu to be her absolute property
- 15. General rules of succession in the case of female Hindus
- 16. Order of succession and manner of distribution among heirs of a female Hindu
- 17. Special provisions respecting persons governed by marumakkattayam and atiyasantana laws
- 18. Full blood preferred to half blood
- 19. Mode of succession of two or more heirs
- 20. Right of child in womb
- 21. Presumption in cases of simultaneous deaths
- 22. Preferential right to acquire property in certain cases
- 23. [Special provision respecting dwelling-houses.]
- 24. [Certain windows re-marrying may not inherit as windows.]
- 25. Murderer disqualified
- 26. Convert’s descendants disqualified
- 27. Succession when heir disqualified
- 28. Disease, defect, etc., not to disqualify
- 29. Failure of heirs