Bequest of money where not payable until part of testator’s property disposed of in certain way

Q: When did Section 145 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 145 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 145, 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

Section 145 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with bequest of money where not payable until part of testator’s property disposed of in certain way. A money legacy is not specific merely because the will directs its payment to be postponed until some part of the property of the testator has been reduced to a certain form, or remitted to a certain place. The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.

A money legacy is not specific merely because the will directs its payment to be postponed until some part of the property of the testator has been reduced to a certain form, or remitted to a certain place.
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A bequeaths to B 10,000 rupees and directs that this legacy shall be paid as soon as As property in India shall be realised in England. The legacy is not specific.
Section 145, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).

Questions about Section 145

What does Section 145 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?

Section 145 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Bequest of money where not payable until part of testator’s property disposed of in certain way". A money legacy is not specific merely because the will directs its payment to be postponed until some part of the property of the testator has been reduced to a certain form, or remitted to a certain place.

How do I find court cases under Section 145 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 145, section 145 Succession Act, section 145 of the 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 145 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 145 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 145, 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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