Ademption explained

Q: When did Section 152 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 152 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 152, 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 17 Oct 2026

Act 39 of 1925 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 30 Sep 1925 In force 30 Sep 1925

Section 152 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with ademption explained. If anything which has been specifically bequeathed does not belong to the testator at the time of his death, or has been converted into property of a different kind, the legacy is a deemed; The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.

If anything which has been specifically bequeathed does not belong to the testator at the time of his death, or has been converted into property of a different kind, the legacy is a deemed; that is, it cannot take effect, by reason of the subject-matter having been withdrawn from the operation of the will.
Illustrations
(i) A bequeaths to B--
"the diamond ring presented to me by C":
"my gold chain":
"a certain bale of wool":
"a certain piece of cloth":
"all my household goods which shall be in or about my dwelling-house in M. Street in Calcutta, at the time of my death."
A in his life time,--
sells or gives away the ring:
converts the chain into a cup:
converts the wool into cloth:
makes the cloth into a garment:
takes another house into which he removes all his goods.
Each of these legacies is adeemed.
(ii) A bequeaths to B--
"the sum of 1,000 rupees, in a certain chest":
"all the horses in my stable".
At the death of A, no money is found in the chest, and no horses in the stable. The legacies are adeemed.
(iii) A bequeaths to B certain bales of goods. A takes the goods with him on a voyage. The ship and goods are lost at sea, and A is drowned. The legacy is adeemed.
Section 152, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).

Questions about Section 152

What does Section 152 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?

Section 152 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Ademption explained". If anything which has been specifically bequeathed does not belong to the testator at the time of his death, or has been converted into property of a different kind, the legacy is a deemed;

How do I find court cases under Section 152 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 152, section 152 Succession Act, section 152 of the Indian Succession Act. People searching for it also type 152 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 152 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 152 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 152, 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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