Order of payment when legacy directed to be paid out of fund the subject of specific legacy

Q: When did Section 151 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 151 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 151, 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 151 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with order of payment when legacy directed to be paid out of fund the subject of specific legacy. Where a portion of a fund is specifically bequeathed and a legacy is directed to be paid out of the same fund, the portion specifically bequeathed shall first be paid to the legatee, and the demonstrative legacy shall be paid out of the residue of the fund and, so far as the residue shall be deficie The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.

Where a portion of a fund is specifically bequeathed and a legacy is directed to be paid out of the same fund, the portion specifically bequeathed shall first be paid to the legatee, and the demonstrative legacy shall be paid out of the residue of the fund and, so far as the residue shall be deficient, out of the general assets of the testator.
Illustration
A bequeaths to B 1,000 rupees, being part of a debt due to him from W. He also bequeaths to C 1,000 rupees to be paid out of the debt due to him from W. The debt due to A from W is only 1,500 rupees; of these 1,500 rupees, 1,000 rupees belong to B. and 500 rupees are to be paid to C. C is also to receive 500 rupees out of the general assets of the testator.
Section 151, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).

Questions about Section 151

What does Section 151 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?

Section 151 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Order of payment when legacy directed to be paid out of fund the subject of specific legacy". Where a portion of a fund is specifically bequeathed and a legacy is directed to be paid out of the same fund, the portion specifically bequeathed shall first be paid to the legatee, and the demonstrative legacy shall be paid out of the residue of the fund and, so far as the residue shall be deficie

How do I find court cases under Section 151 of the Indian Succession Act?

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When did Section 151 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 151 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 151, 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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