Non-ademption of specific bequest of goods described as connected with certain place, by reason of removal

Q: When did Section 160 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 160 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 160, 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 19 Oct 2026

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

Section 160 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with non-ademption of specific bequest of goods described as connected with certain place, by reason of removal. A specific bequest of goods under a description connecting them with a certain place is not adeemed by reason that they have been removed from such place from any temporary cause, or by fraud, or without the knowledge or sanction of the testator. The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.

A specific bequest of goods under a description connecting them with a certain place is not adeemed by reason that they have been removed from such place from any temporary cause, or by fraud, or without the knowledge or sanction of the testator.
Illustrations
(i) A bequeaths to B "all my households goods which shall be in or about my dwelling-house in Calcutta at the time of my death". The goods are removed from the house to save them from fire. A dies before they arc brought back.
(ii) A bequeaths to B "all my household goods which shall be in or about my dwelling-house in Calcutta at the time of my death". During A's absence upon a journey, the whole of the goods are removed from the house. A dies without having sanctioned their removal.
Neither of these legacies is adeemed.
Section 160, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).

Questions about Section 160

What does Section 160 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?

Section 160 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Non-ademption of specific bequest of goods described as connected with certain place, by reason of removal". A specific bequest of goods under a description connecting them with a certain place is not adeemed by reason that they have been removed from such place from any temporary cause, or by fraud, or without the knowledge or sanction of the testator.

How do I find court cases under Section 160 of the Indian Succession Act?

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When did Section 160 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 160 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 160, 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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