Question

On and from the commencement of the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005, in a Joint Hindu family governed by the Mitakshara law, conferring on daughter coparcenary status by substituting new section for:

• A. Section 6
• B. Section 10
• C. Section 11
• D. Section 13

Hint:

Section 6 of the Hindu Succession Act was amended in 2005 to give daughters equal coparcenary rights in joint Hindu families.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Question.
The Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005, amended Section 6 of the Hindu Succession Act to grant daughters equal coparcenary rights in a Joint Hindu family under Mitakshara law, replacing the earlier provision.
Step 2: Conclusion.
Thus, the new section substituted is Section 6, making (a) the correct answer.