'Son,' 'descendants,' 'daughter,' 'brother,' 'widow,' defined
Section 21 of the Oudh Estates' Act, 1869 deals with 'Son,' 'descendants,' 'daughter,' 'brother,' 'widow,' defined. In the next following section, unless where there is something repugnant in the context, the words ‘son,’ ‘descendants,’ ‘daughter’ and ‘brother’ apply only to najib-ul-tarfain, and the word ‘widow’ applies only to a woman belonging to the ahl-i-bradari of her deceased husband. The Act was enacted on 12 Jan 1869.
In the next following section, unless where there is something repugnant in the context, the words ‘son,’ ‘descendants,’ ‘daughter’ and ‘brother’ apply only to najib-ul-tarfain, and the word ‘widow’ applies only to a woman belonging to the ahl-i-bradari of her deceased husband.
Section 21, The Oudh Estates' Act, 1869 (Act 1 of 1869).
Questions about Section 21
What does Section 21 of the Oudh Estates' Act deal with?
Section 21 of the Oudh Estates' Act is headed "'Son,' 'descendants,' 'daughter,' 'brother,' 'widow,' defined". In the next following section, unless where there is something repugnant in the context, the words ‘son,’ ‘descendants,’ ‘daughter’ and ‘brother’ apply only to najib-ul-tarfain, and the word ‘widow’ applies only to a woman belonging to the ahl-i-bradari of her deceased husband.
How do I find court cases under Section 21 of the Oudh Estates' 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: Oudh Estates Act 1869 21, section 21 Oudh Estates Act 1869, section 21 of the Oudh Estates' Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was Section 21 of the Oudh Estates' Act enacted?
Section 21 of the Oudh Estates' Act, cited as Oudh Estates Act 1869 21, was enacted on 12 Jan 1869 as Act 1 of 1869. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 22. Special rules of succession to intestate Taluqdars and Grantees648 words
- 2. Interpretation - clause315 words
- 11. Taluqdars and Grantees may transfer and bequeath252 words
- 8. Preparation of lists of Taluqdars and Grantees240 words
- 25. Grandparents, parents, and senior widows. Junior widows221 words
- 3. Taluqdars to have heritable and transferable rights in their estates199 words
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