Section268
The Indian Succession Act, 1925

Proceedings of District Judge’s Court in relation to probate and administration

In force From 30 Sep 1925 Act 39 of 1925 As on 16 Oct 2026

Act 39 of 1925 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 30 Sep 1925 In force 30 Sep 1925

Section 268 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with proceedings of District Judge’s Court in relation to probate and administration. The proceeding of the Court of the District Judge in relation to the granting of probate and letters of administration shall, save as hereinafter otherwise provided, be regulated, so far as the circumstances of the case permit, by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908). The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.

The proceeding of the Court of the District Judge in relation to the granting of probate and letters of administration shall, save as hereinafter otherwise provided, be regulated, so far as the circumstances of the case permit, by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908).

Section 268, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).

Questions about Section 268

What does Section 268 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?

Section 268 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Proceedings of District Judge’s Court in relation to probate and administration". The proceeding of the Court of the District Judge in relation to the granting of probate and letters of administration shall, save as hereinafter otherwise provided, be regulated, so far as the circumstances of the case permit, by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908).

How do I find court cases under Section 268 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 268, section 268 Succession Act, section 268 of the Indian Succession Act. People searching for it also type section 268 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 268 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 268 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 268, 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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