Section 18: Full blood preferred to half blood

Q: What does Section 18 of The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 (HSA) deal with?

Section 18 HSA pertains to "Full blood preferred to half blood". It is part of the The Hindu Succession Act, 1956, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 18 of The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 (HSA) governs full blood preferred to half blood. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 18 HSA still in force?

Yes, Section 18 of the The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 18 HSA?

धारा 18 HSA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 18 of the The Hindu Succession Act, 1956. Section 18 of The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 (HSA) governs full blood preferred to half blood. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 18 HSA?

Dhara 18 HSA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 18 of the The Hindu Succession Act, 1956. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 18 of The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 (HSA) governs full blood preferred to half blood. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 18 of The Hindu Succession Act, 1956?

Cite as: "Section 18, The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 (HSA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Hindu Succession Act, 1956, 1956, § 18 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Hindu Succession Act, 1956

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 18

Full blood preferred to half blood

Heirs related to an intestate by full blood shall be preferred to heirs related by half blood, if the nature of the relationship is the same in every other respect.

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§17

Special provisions respecting persons governed by marumakkattayam and aliyasantana laws

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§19

Mode of succession of two or more heirs

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§1

Short title and extent

Definitions and interpretation

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§4

Over-riding effect of Act

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