PROBLEM-BASED QUESTIONS (MAINS)

Problem 1

A Hindu male dies intestate leaving widow, mother, one son, one daughter and widow of pre-deceased son.
👉 How will property be distributed?

Answer

• Total shares = 5

• Widow → 1/5

• Mother → 1/5

• Son → 1/5

• Daughter → 1/5

• Widow of pre-deceased son → 1/5 (by representation)

Problem 2

Father dies in 2002. Daughter claims coparcenary rights after 2005.

Answer

Yes. Daughter is coparcener by birth irrespective of father being alive (Section 6 as interpreted).

Problem 3

Hindu female inherited property under compromise decree with restriction. Can she alienate?

Answer

No, if restriction is explicit → Section 14(2) applies.

Problem 4

A son murders his father. Can he inherit property?

Answer

No. Disqualified under Section 25.

Problem 5

Property inherited by son from father in 2010. Can son’s children claim birth right?

Answer

No. It is self-acquired property of son.