Question

Difference between section 6 and 8 of hindu succession act

Answer 1

Abstract

The Hon'ble Supreme Court in decision between Uttam v. Saubhag Singh and other has summarized the law, insofar as it applies to joint family property governed by the Mitakshara school, prior to the amendment of 2005. This article analysis the case of Uttam with regard to succession by survivorship and intestate under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.

Answer 2

Difference between section 6 and 8 of Hindu Succession Act:

The difference are enlisted below as the key points for the section 6 and section 8 for the continuance of the Hindu Succession Act as following,

• Devolution of coparcenary property was amended in the year of 2005 in the section 6 but nothing was amended in the section 8 after being initially amended.

• Male as well as female heir are given rights.

• Daughter got equal rights on deceased parent ship as equal as the son.