In what cases translation of will to be annexed to petition. Verification of translation by person other than Court translator
Section 277 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with in what cases translation of will to be annexed to petition. Verification of translation by person other than Court translator. In cases wherein the will, copy or draft, is written in any language other than English or than that in ordinary use in proceedings before the Court, there shall be a translation thereof annexed to the petition by a translator of the Court, if the language be one for which a translator is appointed; The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.
In cases wherein the will, copy or draft, is written in any language other than English or than that in ordinary use in proceedings before the Court, there shall be a translation thereof annexed to the petition by a translator of the Court, if the language be one for which a translator is appointed; or, if the will, copy or draft, is in any other language, then by any person competent to translate the same, in which case such translation shall be verified by that person in the following manner, namely:--
"I (A.B.) do declare that I read and perfectly understand the language and character of the original, and that the above is a true and accurate translation thereof."
Section 277, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).
Questions about Section 277
What does Section 277 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?
Section 277 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "In what cases translation of will to be annexed to petition. Verification of translation by person other than Court translator". In cases wherein the will, copy or draft, is written in any language other than English or than that in ordinary use in proceedings before the Court, there shall be a translation thereof annexed to the petition by a translator of the Court, if the language be one for which a translator is appointed;
How do I find court cases under Section 277 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 277, section 277 Succession Act, section 277 of the Indian Succession Act. People searching for it also type 277 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 277 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?
Section 277 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 277, 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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