Effect of decision of summary proceeding
Section 209 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with effect of decision of summary proceeding. The decision of a District Judge in a summary proceeding under this Part shall have no other effect than that of settling the actual possession; The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.
The decision of a District Judge in a summary proceeding under this Part shall have no other effect than that of settling the actual possession; but for this purpose it shall be final, and shall not be subject to any appeal or review.
Section 209, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).
Questions about Section 209
What does Section 209 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?
Section 209 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Effect of decision of summary proceeding". The decision of a District Judge in a summary proceeding under this Part shall have no other effect than that of settling the actual possession;
How do I find court cases under Section 209 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 209, section 209 Succession Act, section 209 of the 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 209 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?
Section 209 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 209, 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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