Vesting of interest in bequest to such members of a class as shall have attained particular age

Q: When did Section 121 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 121 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 121, 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.

In force From 30 Sep 1925 Act 39 of 1925 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 39 of 1925 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 30 Sep 1925 In force 30 Sep 1925 Cited by 1 provision

Section 121 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with vesting of interest in bequest to such members of a class as shall have attained particular age. Where a bequest is made only to such members of a class as shall have attained a particular age, a person who has not attained that age cannot have a vested interest in the legacy. The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.

Where a bequest is made only to such members of a class as shall have attained a particular age, a person who has not attained that age cannot have a vested interest in the legacy.
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A fund is bequeathed to such of the children of A as shall attain the age of 18, with a direction that, while any child of A shall be under the age of 18, the income of the share, to which it may be presumed he will be eventually entitled, shall be applied for his maintenance and education. No child of A who is under the age of 18 has a vested interest in the bequest.
Section 121, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).

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s. 131 Bequest over, conditional upon happening or not happening of specified uncertain event

Questions about Section 121

What does Section 121 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?

Section 121 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Vesting of interest in bequest to such members of a class as shall have attained particular age". Where a bequest is made only to such members of a class as shall have attained a particular age, a person who has not attained that age cannot have a vested interest in the legacy.

How do I find court cases under Section 121 of the Indian Succession Act?

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What should I read with Section 121 of the Indian Succession Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 121 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 121 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 121, 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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