Minor’s domicile
Section 14 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with minor’s domicile. The domicile of a minor follows the domicile of the parent from whom he derived his domicile of origin. The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.
The domicile of a minor follows the domicile of the parent from whom he derived his domicile of origin.
Exception.--The domicile of a minor does not change with that of his parent, if the minor is married, or holds any office or employment in the service of Government, or has set up, with the consent of the parent, in any distinct business.
Section 14, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).
Questions about Section 14
What does Section 14 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?
Section 14 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Minor’s domicile". The domicile of a minor follows the domicile of the parent from whom he derived his domicile of origin.
How do I find court cases under Section 14 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 14, section 14 Succession Act, section 14 of the Indian Succession Act. People searching for it also type indian succession act 1925 section 14. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 14 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?
Section 14 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 14, 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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