Section15
The Indian Succession Act, 1925

Domicile acquired by woman on marriage

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

Section 15 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with domicile acquired by woman on marriage. By marriage a woman acquires the domicile of her husband, if she had not the same domicile before. The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.

By marriage a woman acquires the domicile of her husband, if she had not the same domicile before.

Section 15, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).

Questions about Section 15

What does Section 15 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?

Section 15 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Domicile acquired by woman on marriage". By marriage a woman acquires the domicile of her husband, if she had not the same domicile before.

How do I find court cases under Section 15 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 15, section 15 Succession Act, section 15 of the Indian Succession Act. People searching for it also type indian succession act 1925 section 15. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 15 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 15 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 15, 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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