Settlement of minor’s property in contemplation of marriage
Section 22 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with settlement of minor’s property in contemplation of marriage. The property of a minor may be settled in contemplation of marriage, provided the settlement is made by the minor with the approbation of the minors father, or, if the father is dead or absent from [India], with the approbation of the High Court. The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.
(1) The property of a minor may be settled in contemplation of marriage, provided the settlement is made by the minor with the approbation of the minors father, or, if the father is dead or absent from 1[India], with the approbation of the High Court.
(2) Nothing in this section or in section 21 shall apply to any will made or intestacy occurring before the first day of January, 1866, or to intestate or testamentary succession to the property of any Hindu, Muhammadan, Buddhist, Sikh or Jaina.
Section 22, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).
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Questions about Section 22
What does Section 22 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?
Section 22 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Settlement of minor’s property in contemplation of marriage". The property of a minor may be settled in contemplation of marriage, provided the settlement is made by the minor with the approbation of the minors father, or, if the father is dead or absent from [India], with the approbation of the High Court.
How do I find court cases under Section 22 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 22, section 22 Succession Act, section 22 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 22 of the Indian Succession Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 21 (Effect of marriage between person domiciled and one not domiciled in India), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 22 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?
Section 22 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 22, 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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