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Hindu Succession Act- A Hindu widow X got property in succession from her mother. X dies intestate. She leaves after her a brother and her husband's father and mother. Her property would devolved upon A (a 42 year old man), and B (a 37 year old woman) had been married for 15 years. They had two children, C and D. Their marriage was not a happy one. A constantly physically abused B. He used to slap and kick her, as well as insult her. The violence in fact led to B attempting to commit suicide. However, at no point did A demand dowry from B or her relatives. If B were to consider initiating criminal proceedings against A, would Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code apply? General rule of succession to a female Hindu, under section 15(1) of Hindu Succession Act, 1956 is Match List I with List II and select the correct answer: List I (Writs) List II (Grounds) a. Habeas Corpus 1. Violation of natural justice b. Mandamus 2. Unlawful arrest and detention c. Quo Warranto 3. Office not entitled to hold d. Certiorari 4. Non-performance of Public duty The case that dealt about chakma refugees is