Testator’s belief as to his ownership immaterial

Q: When did Section 182 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 182 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 182, 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 182 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with testator’s belief as to his ownership immaterial. The provisions of sections 180 and 181 apply whether the testator does or does not believe that which he professes to dispose of by his will to be his own. The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.

The provisions of sections 180 and 181 apply whether the testator does or does not believe that which he professes to dispose of by his will to be his own.
Illustrations
(i) The farm of Sultanpur was the property of C. A bequeathed it to B, giving a legacy of 1,000 rupees to C. C has elected to retain his farm of Sultanpur, which is worth 800 rupees. C forfeits his legacy of 1,000 rupees, of which 800 rupees goes to B, and the remaining 200 rupees falls into the residuary bequest, or devolves according to the rules of intestate succession, as the case may be.
(ii) A bequeaths an estate to B in case B's elder brother (who is married and has children) shall leave no issue living at his death. A also bequeaths to C a jewel, which belongs to B. B must elect to give up the jewel or to lose the estate.
(iii) A bequeaths to B 1,000 rupees, and to C an estate which will, under a settlement, belong to B if his elder brother (who is married and has children) shall leave no issue living at his death. B must elect to give up the estate or to lose the legacy.
(iv) A, a person of the age of 18, domiciled in ¹[India] but owning real property in England, to which C is heir at law, bequeaths a legacy to C and, subject thereto, devises and bequeaths to B all my property whatsoever and wheresoever, and dies under 21. The real property in England does not pass by the will. C may claim his legacy without giving up the real property in England.
Section 182, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).

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Questions about Section 182

What does Section 182 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?

Section 182 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Testator’s belief as to his ownership immaterial". The provisions of sections 180 and 181 apply whether the testator does or does not believe that which he professes to dispose of by his will to be his own.

How do I find court cases under Section 182 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 182, section 182 Succession Act, section 182 of the Indian Succession Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 182 of the Indian Succession Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 180 (Circumstances in which election takes place), section 181 (Devolution of interest relinquished by owner), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 182 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 182 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 182, 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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