The Indian Succession Act, 1925 — Part V, Chapter II: Rules in Cases of Intestates other than Parsis — Distribution where there are no lineal descendants
Section 41. Rules of distribution where intestate has left no lineal descendants
Where an intestate has left no lineal descendants, the rules for the distribution of his property (after deducting the widow’s share, if he has left a widow) shall be those contained in sections 42 to 48.
