Ademption of specific bequest of right to receive something from third party
Section 154 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with ademption of specific bequest of right to receive something from third party. Where the thing specifically bequeathed is the right to receive something of value from a third party, and the testator himself receives it, the bequest is adeemed. The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.
Where the thing specifically bequeathed is the right to receive something of value from a third party, and the testator himself receives it, the bequest is adeemed.
Illustrations
(i) A bequeaths to B--
"the debt which C owes me":
"2,000 rupees which I have in the hands of D":
"the money due to me on the bond of E":
"my mortgage on the Rampur factory",
All these debts are extinguished in A's lifetime, some with and some without his consent. All the legacies are adeemed.
(ii) A bequeaths to B his interest in certain policies of life assurance. A in his lifetime receives the amount of the policies. The legacy is adeemed.
Section 154, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).
Questions about Section 154
What does Section 154 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?
Section 154 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Ademption of specific bequest of right to receive something from third party". Where the thing specifically bequeathed is the right to receive something of value from a third party, and the testator himself receives it, the bequest is adeemed.
How do I find court cases under Section 154 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 154, section 154 Succession Act, section 154 of the Indian Succession Act. People searching for it also type section 154 of 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 154 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?
Section 154 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 154, 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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