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Hindu Succession Act, 1956

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Section 19

Mode of succession of two or more heirs

Chapter 2: Intestate succession

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.

The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 (Act No. 30 of 1956). From the updated text on India Code, with later amendments. Being checked against the official copy; amendment notes are not shown yet.

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