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14. Section 26 deals with collateral consanguinity. It will thus be noticed that there is absolutely no mention of adoption as creating any kind of relationship whatsoever. Part 5 deals with the intestate succession and by Sub-section (1) of Section 29 succession to the property of any Hindu, Mohamedan, Buddhist, Sikh or Jain is excepted. Sub-section (2) of Section 29 provides:

Save as provided in Sub-section (1) or by any other law for the time being in force, the provisions of this part shall constitute the law of British India in all cases of intestacy.