When thing bequeathed is a valuable to be received by testator from third person; and testator himself, or his representative, receives it
Section 162 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with when thing bequeathed is a valuable to be received by testator from third person; and testator himself, or his representative, receives it. Where the thing bequeathed is not the right to receive something of value from a third person, but the money or other commodity which may be received from the third person by the testator himself or by his representatives, the receipt of such sum of money or other commodity by the testator shall not The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.
Where the thing bequeathed is not the right to receive something of value from a third person, but the money or other commodity which may be received from the third person by the testator himself or by his representatives, the receipt of such sum of money or other commodity by the testator shall not constitute an ademption; but if he mixes it up with the general mass of his property, the legacy is adeemed,
Illustration
A bequeaths to B whatever sum may be received from his claim on C. A receives the whole of his claim on C, and sets it apart from the general mass of his property. The legacy is not adeemed.
Section 162, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).
Questions about Section 162
What does Section 162 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?
Section 162 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "When thing bequeathed is a valuable to be received by testator from third person; and testator himself, or his representative, receives it". Where the thing bequeathed is not the right to receive something of value from a third person, but the money or other commodity which may be received from the third person by the testator himself or by his representatives, the receipt of such sum of money or other commodity by the testator shall not
How do I find court cases under Section 162 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 162, section 162 Succession Act, section 162 of the Indian Succession Act. People searching for it also type section 162 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 162 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?
Section 162 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 162, 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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