Section70
The Inland Vessels Act, 2021

Effect of death on certain causes of action

In force Act 24 of 2021 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 24 of 2021 Ministry Ports, Shipping and Waterways Enacted 11 Aug 2021

Section 70 of the Inland Vessels Act, 2021 deals with effect of death on certain causes of action. Notwithstanding anything contained in section 306 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 (39 of 1925), the death of a person in whose favour a certificate of insurance had been issued, if it occurs after the happening of an event which has given rise to a claim under the provisions of this Chapter, shal The Act was enacted on 11 Aug 2021.

Notwithstanding anything contained in section 306 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 (39 of 1925), the death of a person in whose favour a certificate of insurance had been issued, if it occurs after the happening of an event which has given rise to a claim under the provisions of this Chapter, shall not be a bar to the survival of any cause of action arising out of the said event against his estate or against the insurer.

Section 70, The Inland Vessels Act, 2021 (Act 24 of 2021).

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Questions about Section 70

What does Section 70 of the Inland Vessels Act deal with?

Section 70 of the Inland Vessels Act is headed "Effect of death on certain causes of action". Notwithstanding anything contained in section 306 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 (39 of 1925), the death of a person in whose favour a certificate of insurance had been issued, if it occurs after the happening of an event which has given rise to a claim under the provisions of this Chapter, shal

How do I find court cases under Section 70 of the Inland Vessels Act?

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: Inland Vessels Act 2021 70, section 70 Inland Vessels Act 2021, section 70 of the Inland Vessels Act. 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 70 of the Inland Vessels Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Indian Succession Act 306 (Demands and rights of action of or against deceased survive to and against executor or administrator), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was Section 70 of the Inland Vessels Act enacted?

Section 70 of the Inland Vessels Act, cited as Inland Vessels Act 2021 70, was enacted on 11 Aug 2021 as Act 24 of 2021. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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