Power to appoint delegate of District Judge to deal with non-contentious cases

Q: When did Section 265 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 265 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 265, 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 18 Oct 2026

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

Section 265 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with power to appoint delegate of District Judge to deal with non-contentious cases. The High Court may appoint such judicial officers within any district as it thinks fit to act for the District Judge as delegates to grant probate and letters of administration in non-contentious cases, within such local limits as it may prescribe: Provided that, in the case of High Courts not estab The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.

(1) The High Court may appoint such judicial officers within any district as it thinks fit to act for the District Judge as delegates to grant probate and letters of administration in non-contentious cases, within such local limits as it may prescribe:
Provided that, in the case of High Courts not established by Royal Charter, such appointments shall not be without the previous sanction of the State Government.
(2) Persons so appointed shall be called "District Delegates".
STATE AMENDMENT
Karnataka
Amendment of Central Act 39 of 1925.--In the Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Central Act 39 of 1925) as in force in the State of Karnataka, section 265 shall be omitted.
[Vide Karnataka Act 28 of 1978, s. 4].
Section 265, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).

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Odisha Civil Courts Act s. 18 Proceedings under Indian Succession Act, 1925

Questions about Section 265

What does Section 265 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?

Section 265 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Power to appoint delegate of District Judge to deal with non-contentious cases". The High Court may appoint such judicial officers within any district as it thinks fit to act for the District Judge as delegates to grant probate and letters of administration in non-contentious cases, within such local limits as it may prescribe: Provided that, in the case of High Courts not estab

How do I find court cases under Section 265 of the Indian Succession Act?

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What should I read with Section 265 of the Indian Succession Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 265 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 265 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 265, 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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