Testamentary Succession In Hindus
- IJLLR Journal
- May 28, 2024
- 1 min read
Suriyashasti T.V, B.Com.LL.B (Hons) School of Excellence in Law, The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai
ABSTRACT:
When a person departs from the world, he leaves behind everything that he earned during his lifetime. He may also, at times, leave behind the instructions as to the vesting and disposal of his estates. Such mode of succession according to the terms of a will is called as Testamentary Succession. Its operation among Hindus and the reason for the applicability of Indian Succession Act 1925 is discussed hereinafter. Also, certain general provisions related to making of a will are also discussed.
Keywords: Succession, Will, Testament, Hindus
INTRODUCTION:
The definition for ‘Hindu’ has been inexhaustive. A person can be called as a Hindu, if he professes Hindu by religion in any forms including Virashiva, Lingayat or a follower of Brahmo, Prarthana or Arya Samaj. Any person who is a Buddhist, Jaina or Sikh by religion are also deemed to be Hindus. One who is born from Hindu parents are also Hindus. A Hindu must be someone is not a Muslim, Parsi, Christian or Jews. Apart from this any person converted to Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism or Sikhism are also Hindus1. Bequest of property and the concept of wills under the Hindu Law are analysed in a detailed manner hereinafter.