Hindu Succession Act,1956
Act No : 30
Section : Mode of succession of two or more heirs
19. Mode of succession of two or more heirs
If two or more heirs succeed together to the property of an intestate, they shall take the property-
(a) save as otherwise expressly provided in this Act, per capita and not per stripes; and
(b) as tenants-in- common and not as joint tenants.