Retention, in form, of specific bequest to several persons in succession
Section 147 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with retention, in form, of specific bequest to several persons in succession. Where property is specifically bequeathed to two or more persons in succession, it shall be retained in the form in which the testator left it, although it may be of such a nature that its value is continually decreasing. The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.
Where property is specifically bequeathed to two or more persons in succession, it shall be retained in the form in which the testator left it, although it may be of such a nature that its value is continually decreasing.
Illustrations
(i) A, having lease of a house for a term of years, fifteen of which were unexpired at the time of his death, has bequeathed the lease to B for his life, and after B's death to C. B is to enjoy the property as A left it, although, if B lives for fifteen years, C can take nothing under the bequest.
(ii) A, having an annuity during the life of B, bequeaths it to C, for his life, and, after C's death, to D. C is to enjoy the annuity as A left it, although, if B dies before D, D can take nothing under the bequest.
Section 147, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).
Questions about Section 147
What does Section 147 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?
Section 147 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Retention, in form, of specific bequest to several persons in succession". Where property is specifically bequeathed to two or more persons in succession, it shall be retained in the form in which the testator left it, although it may be of such a nature that its value is continually decreasing.
How do I find court cases under Section 147 of the Indian Succession Act?
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When did Section 147 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?
Section 147 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 147, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 120. Date of vesting when legacy contingent upon specified uncertain event712 words
- 111. Survivorship in case of bequest to described class652 words
- 142. Specific legacy defined646 words
- 101. Rules of construction where will purports to make two bequests to same person620 words
- 113. Bequest to person not in existence at testator’s death subject to prior bequest486 words
- 114. Rule against perpetuity469 words
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