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The Indian Succession Act, 1925

Collateral consanguinity

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 6 provisions

Section 26 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with collateral consanguinity. Collateral consanguinity is that which subsists between two persons who are decended from the same stock or ancestor, but neither of whom is descended in a direct line from the other. The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.

(1) Collateral consanguinity is that which subsists between two persons who are decended from the same stock or ancestor, but neither of whom is descended in a direct line from the other.

(2) For the purpose of ascertaining in what degree of kindred any collateral relative stands to a person deceased, it is necessary to reckon upwards from the person deceased to the common stock and then downwards to the collateral relative, a degree being allowed for each person, both ascending and descending.

Section 26, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).

Cross-references

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Referred to by 6

  1. Haryana Anatomy Act, 1974 (24 of 1974) s. 2
  2. Haryana Corneal Grafting Act, 1974 (25 of 1974) s. 2
  3. Himachal Pradesh Anatomy Act s. 2 Definitions
  4. Odisha Anatomy Act s. 2
  5. Punjab Anatomy Act s. 2 Definitions
  6. Rajasthan Anatomy Act s. 2 Definitions-

Questions about Section 26

What does Section 26 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?

Section 26 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Collateral consanguinity". Collateral consanguinity is that which subsists between two persons who are decended from the same stock or ancestor, but neither of whom is descended in a direct line from the other.

How do I find court cases under Section 26 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 26, section 26 Succession Act, section 26 of the Indian Succession Act. People searching for it also type section 26 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 26 of the Indian Succession Act, and has it changed?

6 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When did Section 26 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 26 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 26, 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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