September 12, 2026

Section 19 – Hindu Succession Act: Mode of Succession of Two or More Heirs

Hindu Succession Act, 1956 — back to Table of Contents

Section 19. Mode of succession of two or more heirs.

If two or more heirs succeed together to the property of an intestate, they shall take the property,—

(a) save as otherwise expressly provided in this Act, per capita and not per stirpes; and

(b) as tenants-in-common and not as joint tenants.