Question

Which of the following heirs is not class 1 heir under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956?

• A. Son
• B. Widow
• C. Father
• D. Mother

Hint:

Class I heirs take precedence over Class II heirs in Hindu succession law.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding Class I heirs.
As per Hindu Succession Act, Class I heirs include son, daughter, widow, mother, etc.

Step 2: Exclusion of father.
Father is a Class II heir, not Class I. He inherits only in the absence of Class I heirs.

Step 3: Analysis of options.
- Son: Class I heir.
- Widow: Class I heir.
- Father: Class II heir.
- Mother: Class I heir.

Step 4: Conclusion.
Hence, the correct answer is (C) Father.