Bequest upon impossible condition

Q: When did Section 126 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 126 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 126, 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 16 Oct 2026

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

Section 126 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with bequest upon impossible condition. A bequest upon an impossible condition is void. The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.

A bequest upon an impossible condition is void.
Illustrations
(i) An estate is bequeathed to A on condition that he shall walk 100 miles in an hour. The bequest is void.
(ii) A bequeaths 500 rupees to B on condition that he shall marry A's daughter. A's daughter was dead at the date of the will. The bequest is void.
Section 126, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).

Cross-references

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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 126

What does Section 126 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?

Section 126 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Bequest upon impossible condition". A bequest upon an impossible condition is void.

How do I find court cases under Section 126 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 126, section 126 Succession Act, section 126 of the Indian Succession Act. People searching for it also type section 126 indian succession 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 126 of the Indian Succession Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 126 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 126 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 126, 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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