The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 by Gupte – 3rd Edition 2026

Description

The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 is a comprehensive legal reference book published by Premier Publishing Company under the Gupte’s series. This Third Edition explains the statutory framework governing succession and inheritance among Hindus in India, including devolution of property, coparcenary rights, intestate succession, testamentary succession relevance, rights of heirs, and partition matters. The book is designed to provide clear understanding of one of the most important personal laws relating to family property and inheritance disputes. It is a valuable resource for legal professionals, students, and individuals dealing with succession matters.

Key Features

• Covers complete Hindu Succession Act, 1956
• Updated Third Edition reference
• Explains inheritance and succession rules
• Covers coparcenary and ancestral property rights
• Includes rights of daughters and heirs
• Useful for partition and family property disputes
• Practical guide for legal interpretation
• Suitable for study and court practice

This book is highly suitable for advocates, judges, family law practitioners, law students, judicial service aspirants, academicians, legal researchers, and individuals dealing with inheritance or family property disputes. It is equally beneficial for LLB, LLM, and judiciary exam students studying personal laws, succession law, partition, and coparcenary rights. Professionals handling estate planning and succession litigation will also find this book highly useful.