Section 19 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 – Mode of succession of two or more heirs

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Section 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 stirpes; and (b) as tenants-in-common and not as joint tenants.

Source: official text of The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 as published on India Code (PDF). All sections of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.

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