LawgistThe Hindu Succession Act
13Computation of degrees
(1) For the purposes of determining the order of succession among agnates or cognates, relationship shall be reckoned from the intestate to the heir in terms of degrees of ascent or degrees of descent or both, as the case may be.
(2) Degrees of ascent and degrees of descent shall be computed inclusive of the intestate.
(3) Every generation constitutes a degree either ascending or descending.
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General
- 5 Act not to apply to certain properties
- 6 Devolution of interest in coparcenary property
- 7 Devolution of interest in the property of a tarwad, tavazhi, kutumba, kavaru or illom
- 8 General rules of succession in the case of males
- 9 Order of succession among heirs in the Schedule
- 10 Distribution of property among heirs in class I of the Schedule
- 11 Distribution of property among heirs in class II of the Schedule
- 12 Order of succession among agnates and congnates
- 13 Computation of degrees
- 14 Property of a female Hindu to be her absolute property
- 15 General rules of succession in the case of female Hindus
- 16 Order of succession and manner of distribution among heirs of a female Hindu
- 17 Special provisions respecting persons governed by marumakkattayam and aliyasantana laws
