Verification of petition for probate, by one witness to will
Section 281 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with verification of petition for probate, by one witness to will. Where the application is for probate, the petition shall also be verified by at least one of the witnesses to the will (when procurable) in the manner or to the effect following, namely:-- "I (C.D.), one of the witnesses to the last will and testament of the testator mentioned in the above petition, The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.
Where the application is for probate, the petition shall also be verified by at least one of the witnesses to the will (when procurable) in the manner or to the effect following, namely:--
"I (C.D.), one of the witnesses to the last will and testament of the testator mentioned in the above petition, declare that I was present and saw the said testator affix his signature (or mark) thereto (or that the said testator acknowledged the writing annexed to the above petition to be his last will and testament in my presence)."
Section 281, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).
Questions about Section 281
What does Section 281 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?
Section 281 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Verification of petition for probate, by one witness to will". Where the application is for probate, the petition shall also be verified by at least one of the witnesses to the will (when procurable) in the manner or to the effect following, namely:-- "I (C.D.), one of the witnesses to the last will and testament of the testator mentioned in the above petition,
How do I find court cases under Section 281 of the Indian Succession Act?
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When did Section 281 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?
Section 281 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 281, 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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