SHORT ANSWER:
If a person dies without a Will in India, their property is distributed according to the Hindu Succession Act or the Indian Succession Act, depending on their religion.
DETAILS:
- For Hindus, the property is divided among legal heirs as per the Hindu Succession Act.
- For Muslims, the property is distributed according to Islamic law.
- For Christians and Parsis, the Indian Succession Act governs the distribution.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No punishment, but disputes may arise among heirs leading to legal complications.
SOURCE:
- Hindu Succession Act, 1956 / Indian Succession Act, 1925
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