Special mode of acquiring domicile in India
Section 11 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with special mode of acquiring domicile in India. Any person may acquire a domicile in [India] by making and depositing in some office in [India] appointed in this behalf by the State Government, a declaration in writing under his hand of his desire to acquire such domicile; The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.
Any person may acquire a domicile in 1[India] by making and depositing in some office in 1[India] appointed in this behalf by the State Government, a declaration in writing under his hand of his desire to acquire such domicile; provided that he has been resident in 1[India] for one year immediately preceding the time of his making such declaration.
Section 11, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).
Questions about Section 11
What does Section 11 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?
Section 11 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Special mode of acquiring domicile in India". Any person may acquire a domicile in [India] by making and depositing in some office in [India] appointed in this behalf by the State Government, a declaration in writing under his hand of his desire to acquire such domicile;
How do I find court cases under Section 11 of the Indian Succession 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: Succession Act 11, section 11 Succession Act, section 11 of the Indian Succession Act. People searching for it also type section 11 of indian succession act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 11 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?
Section 11 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 11, came into force on 30 Sep 1925, having been enacted on 30 Sep 1925. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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