Section21

The Indian Succession Act, 1925

Effect of marriage between person domiciled and one not domiciled in India

Q: When did Section 21 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 21 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 21, 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 17 Oct 2026

Act 39 of 1925 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 30 Sep 1925 In force 30 Sep 1925 Cited by 1 provision

Section 21 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with effect of marriage between person domiciled and one not domiciled in India. If a person whose domicile is not in [India] marries in [India] a person whose domicile is in [India], neither party acquires by the marriage any rights in respect of any property of the other party not comprised in a settlement made previous to the marriage, which he or she would not acquire thereb The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.

If a person whose domicile is not in ¹[India] marries in ¹[India] a person whose domicile is in ¹[India], neither party acquires by the marriage any rights in respect of any property of the other party not comprised in a settlement made previous to the marriage, which he or she would not acquire thereby if both were domiciled in ¹[India] at the time of the marriage.
Section 21, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).

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Referred to by 1

s. 22 Settlement of minor’s property in contemplation of marriage

Questions about Section 21

What does Section 21 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?

Section 21 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Effect of marriage between person domiciled and one not domiciled in India". If a person whose domicile is not in [India] marries in [India] a person whose domicile is in [India], neither party acquires by the marriage any rights in respect of any property of the other party not comprised in a settlement made previous to the marriage, which he or she would not acquire thereb

How do I find court cases under Section 21 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 21, section 21 Succession Act, section 21 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 21 of the Indian Succession Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 21 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 21 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 21, 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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