Partition

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Anonymous
(Querist) 06 March 2010
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According to Hindu Law, after the death of male heir before 1956 whether his step sister can inherit the property left by the said step brother where there are no other legal heir or heirs? Please give me the answer with legal clarification.
s.subramanian
(Expert) 29 August 2010
Yes. You can do it under second rank category in Sec.8 of HindunSuccession Act.