The rights of Legal Heirs in India
In India, the rights of legal heirs are governed by the personal laws applicable to different religious communities. The laws differ for Hindus, Muslims, Christians, and Parsis. Here’s a brief overview of the rights of legal heirs under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, which is applicable to Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists: Intestate Succession When …