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The Indian Succession Act, 1925

Persons held for purpose of succession to be similarly related to deceased

In force From 30 Sep 1925 Act 39 of 1925 As on 15 Oct 2026

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

Section 27 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with persons held for purpose of succession to be similarly related to deceased. For the purpose of succession, there is no distinction— (a) between those who are related to a person deceased through his father, and those who are related to him through his mother; The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.

For the purpose of succession, there is no distinction—

(a) between those who are related to a person deceased through his father, and those who are related to him through his mother; or

(b) between those who are related to a person deceased by the full blood, and those who are related to him by the half blood; or

(c) between those who were actually born in the lifetime of a person deceased and those who at the date of his death were only conceived in the womb, but who have been subsequently born alive.

Section 27, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).

Questions about Section 27

What does Section 27 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?

Section 27 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Persons held for purpose of succession to be similarly related to deceased". For the purpose of succession, there is no distinction— (a) between those who are related to a person deceased through his father, and those who are related to him through his mother;

How do I find court cases under Section 27 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 27, section 27 Succession Act, section 27 of the 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 27 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 27 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 27, 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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