Section261
The Indian Succession Act, 1925

What errors may be rectified by Court

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

Section 261 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with what errors may be rectified by Court. Errors in names and descriptions, or in setting forth the time and place of the deceaseds death or the purpose in a limited grant, may be rectified by the Court and the grant of probate or letters of administration may be altered and amended accordingly. The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.

Errors in names and descriptions, or in setting forth the time and place of the deceaseds death or the purpose in a limited grant, may be rectified by the Court and the grant of probate or letters of administration may be altered and amended accordingly.

Section 261, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).

Questions about Section 261

What does Section 261 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?

Section 261 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "What errors may be rectified by Court". Errors in names and descriptions, or in setting forth the time and place of the deceaseds death or the purpose in a limited grant, may be rectified by the Court and the grant of probate or letters of administration may be altered and amended accordingly.

How do I find court cases under Section 261 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 261, section 261 Succession Act, section 261 of the Indian Succession Act. People searching for it also type 261 of 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 261 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 261 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 261, 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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