In a suit to which clause (i) of section 2 applies--
(a) the names and addresses of the persons who would have been the heirs of the husband under Muslim law if hehad died on the date of the filing of the plant shall be stated in the plaint,
(b) notice of the suit shall be served on such persons, and
(c) such persons shall have the right to be heard in the suit :
Provided that paternal uncle and brother of the husband, if any, shall be cited as party even if he or they are not heirs.
(a) the names and addresses of the persons who would have been the heirs of the husband under Muslim law if hehad died on the date of the filing of the plant shall be stated in the plaint,
(b) notice of the suit shall be served on such persons, and
(c) such persons shall have the right to be heard in the suit :
Provided that paternal uncle and brother of the husband, if any, shall be cited as party even if he or they are not heirs.
India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 10 Oct 2026. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.