Liability of ancestral property

Q: When did Section 53 of the Code of Civil Procedure come into force?

Section 53 of the Code of Civil Procedure, cited as CPC 53, came into force on 01 Jan 1909, having been enacted on 21 Mar 1908. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 01 Jan 1909 Act 5 of 1908 As on 14 Oct 2026

Act 5 of 1908 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 21 Mar 1908 In force 01 Jan 1909

Section 53 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 deals with liability of ancestral property. For the purposes of section 50 and section 52, property in the hands of a son or other descendant which is liable under Hindu law for the payment of the debt of a deceased ancestor, in respect of which a decree has been passed, shall be deemed to be property of the deceased which has come to the han The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1909.

For the purposes of section 50 and section 52, property in the hands of a son or other descendant which is liable under Hindu law for the payment of the debt of a deceased ancestor, in respect of which a decree has been passed, shall be deemed to be property of the deceased which has come to the hands of the son or other descendant as his legal representative.
Section 53, The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Act 5 of 1908).

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Questions about Section 53

What does Section 53 of the Code of Civil Procedure deal with?

Section 53 of the Code of Civil Procedure is headed "Liability of ancestral property". For the purposes of section 50 and section 52, property in the hands of a son or other descendant which is liable under Hindu law for the payment of the debt of a deceased ancestor, in respect of which a decree has been passed, shall be deemed to be property of the deceased which has come to the han

How do I find court cases under Section 53 of the Code of Civil Procedure?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: CPC 53, section 53 CPC, section 53 of the Code of Civil Procedure. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 53 of the Code of Civil Procedure, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 50 (Legal representative), section 52 (Enforcement of decree against legal representative), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 53 of the Code of Civil Procedure come into force?

Section 53 of the Code of Civil Procedure, cited as CPC 53, came into force on 01 Jan 1909, having been enacted on 21 Mar 1908. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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