Compute intestate succession shares for Hindu male and female deceased — self-acquired and coparcenary property, pre-deceased branches, and multiple heirs. Incorporates Vineeta Sharma v. Rakesh Sharma (2020) 9 SCC 1 and all landmark Supreme Court judgments on daughters' equal rights in property.
Enter the details of the deceased and surviving heirs. The tool applies the correct provisions of the Hindu Succession Act 1956 and computes each heir's fractional and percentage share.
Settled conflicting interpretations on daughters' coparcenary rights. Daughters acquire rights by birth — the father need not have been alive on 9.9.2005. Overruled Prakash v. Phulavati (2016).
Even where a Hindu male died before the 2005 amendment leaving self-acquired property, the daughter inherits equally as a Class I heir under S.8 — independent of coparcenary status.
Once a Mitakshara joint family estate is formally partitioned, each allottee's portion becomes self-acquired property. The allottee can sell or transfer without consent of other ex-coparceners.
Tribal women cannot be denied an equal share in ancestral property when the same right is available to non-tribal women under the HSA. Absence of express custom cannot justify gender discrimination.
Reaffirmed gender equality in tribal succession. S.14(1) absolute ownership requires the widow to hold actual possession of the property — a bare declaration without possession is insufficient.
Class I heirs take simultaneously. Widow(s) together = 1 share. Each surviving son, daughter and mother = 1 share each. Pre-deceased son/daughter branch = 1 share shared per stirpes within that branch.
Daughters are coparceners by birth. On death, notional partition occurs. Deceased's share devolves on Class I heirs. Registered partition before 20.12.2004 saves prior partition from daughters' claims.
(1st) Sons, daughters & husband equally; (2nd) Husband's heirs; (3rd) Mother & father; (4th) Father's heirs; (5th) Mother's heirs. S.15(2): Property from father → father's heirs if no issue. From husband → husband's heirs if no issue.
Father → siblings & their children → grandparents → aunts/uncles → further entries. Each entry excludes the next. Consult an advocate for Class II and beyond — distribution is case-specific.
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The Hindu Succession Act 1956 is a comprehensive law that governs inheritance and succession of property for Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs in India. It provides a clear succession order for intestate (without a will) succession and establishes the rights of various heirs. The 2005 amendment gave daughters the same coparcenary rights as sons in ancestral property.
Yes. After the 2005 amendment to the Hindu Succession Act, daughters have equal coparcenary rights in ancestral property. The 2020 Supreme Court judgment in Vineeta Sharma v. Rakesh Sharma confirmed that daughters acquire coparcenary rights by birth from 9 September 2005, regardless of when they were born or the father's survival. Daughters also inherit equally with sons in self-acquired property.
Ancestral property is inherited by the current owner from their ancestors (typically up to 4 generations back). Self-acquired property is property earned, purchased, or received as a gift by the individual during their lifetime. The succession rules differ significantly. In ancestral property, all Class I heirs (including daughters) are coparceners. In self-acquired property, heirs inherit according to specific succession rules under Sections 8-16 of the HSA.
When someone dies without a will, their property passes to heirs according to the Hindu Succession Act 1956. The succession follows a strict priority order called the "Succession Schedule." Class I heirs (closest relatives) take priority over Class II and Class III heirs. The tool on this page helps you calculate exact shares for Class I and Class II succession scenarios.
Coparcenary is a joint ownership status in ancestral property held by lineal male descendants (now including daughters post-2005). A coparcener has a right by birth to ancestral property and can demand partition. Before the 2005 amendment, only males had coparcenary rights. Now daughters are also coparceners by birth and have equal rights with sons.
Class I heirs are the closest relatives of the deceased and take priority in succession. For a male Hindu, Class I heirs include widow(s), sons, daughters, mother, and children of pre-deceased sons or daughters. For a female Hindu, Class I heirs include husband, sons, daughters, and children of pre-deceased sons or daughters. All Class I heirs inherit simultaneously and equally (except widow who shares with others).
Vineeta Sharma v. Rakesh Sharma (2020) is a landmark Supreme Court judgment that settled the law on daughters' coparcenary rights. It held that daughters acquire coparcenary rights by birth from 9 September 2005, and that the father's survival on that date is not a requirement. This overruled conflicting earlier judgments and gave daughters absolute equality with sons in ancestral property.
This calculator is an informational tool and should not be relied upon as definitive legal advice. Succession matters are complex and depend on specific facts, circumstances, and jurisdictional nuances. We strongly recommend consulting with a qualified lawyer (advocate) for formal legal opinions, succession certificates, or court proceedings. Dhende Associates can provide expert guidance on succession matters.
A succession certificate is a legal document issued by a court that identifies legal heirs and grants them power to collect and realize the movable property (like bank accounts, insurance) of a deceased person. It's obtained through a succession petition filed before the District Court. An advocate's help is crucial for this process. Once you've calculated shares using this tool, you can contact us for assistance in obtaining a succession certificate.