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Q478

W', a Hindu widow, got a house as limited owner under a decree of the court, in lieu of her maintenance out of joint Hindu family property in 1950. Now she wants to make a gift of the house in favour of her brother. Can 'W' do so?

A.
No, it is barred under Section 4(2) of Hindu Succession Act
B.
Yes, as she has become absolute owner under section 14 of Hindu Succession Act as it was her pre-existing right
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C.
Both (A) and (B) are correct
D.
None of the above

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
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