Bequest contingent upon specified uncertain event, no time being mentioned for its occurrence

Q: When did Section 124 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 124 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 124, 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 14 Oct 2026

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

Section 124 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with bequest contingent upon specified uncertain event, no time being mentioned for its occurrence. Where a legacy is given if a specified uncertain event shall happen and no time is mentioned in the will for the occurrence of that event, the legacy cannot take effect, unless such event happens before the period when the fund bequeathed is payable or distributable. The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.

Where a legacy is given if a specified uncertain event shall happen and no time is mentioned in the will for the occurrence of that event, the legacy cannot take effect, unless such event happens before the period when the fund bequeathed is payable or distributable.
Illustrations
(i) A legacy is bequeathed to A, and, in case of his death, to B. If A survives the testator, the legacy to B does not take effect.
(ii) A legacy is bequeathed to A, and, in case of his death without children, to B. If A survives the testator or dies in his lifetime leaving a child, the legacy to B does not take effect.
(iii) A legacy is bequeathed to A when and if he attains the age of 18, and, in case of his death, to B. A attains the age of 18. The Legacy to B does not take effect.
(iv) A legacy is bequeathed to A for life, and, after his death to B, and, "in case of B's death without children," to C. The words "in case of B's death without children" are to be understood as meaning in case B dies without children during the lifetime of A.
(v) A legacy is bequeathed to A for life, and, after his death to B, and, "in case of B's death," to C. The words "in case of B's death" are to be considered as meaning "in case B dies in the lifetime of A".
Section 124, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).

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Referred to by 1

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

Questions about Section 124

What does Section 124 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?

Section 124 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Bequest contingent upon specified uncertain event, no time being mentioned for its occurrence". Where a legacy is given if a specified uncertain event shall happen and no time is mentioned in the will for the occurrence of that event, the legacy cannot take effect, unless such event happens before the period when the fund bequeathed is payable or distributable.

How do I find court cases under Section 124 of the Indian Succession Act?

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What should I read with Section 124 of the Indian Succession Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 124 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 124 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 124, 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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