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Intestate Succession
Devolution of a deceased person's property according to statutory rules of inheritance, applicable when they die without a valid will.
Authoritative Sources & Provenance
Primary Source: India Code — Government of India legislative repository
Last Reviewed: 9 Aug 2026
Relevant Legislation
- The Hindu Succession Act, 1956
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