Succession may be broadly bifurcated into intestate succession, or succession in case the deceased has not left behind a will, and testamentary succession, or succession by operation of will. In India, The Indian Succession Act, 1925, governs testamentary succession. Among Hindus, the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, deals with intestate succession. “Hindu" includes Buddhists, Jains as well as Sikhs as per the Hindu Succession Act. The Indian Succession Act, 1925, provides the legal framework for testamentary succession, outlining the requirements and procedures for creating a valid will.

Source: Mint January 17, 2024 12:45 UTC