Section 13
Computation of degrees
Chapter 2: Intestate succession
(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.
The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 (Act No. 30 of 1956). From the updated text on India Code, with later amendments. Being checked against the official copy; amendment notes are not shown yet.
Related sections
- 10Distribution of property among heirs in class I of the Schedule
- 11Distribution of property among heirs in class II of the Schedule
- 12Order of succession among agnates and congnates
- 14Property of a female Hindu to be her absolute property
- 15General rules of succession in the case of female Hindus
- 16Order of succession and manner of distribution among heirs of a female Hindu