Section29

The Indian Succession Act, 1925

Application of Part

Q: When did Section 29 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 29 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 29, 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 17 Oct 2026

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

Section 29 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with application of Part. This Part shall not apply to any intestacy occurring before the first day of January, 1866, or to the property of any Hindu, Muhammadan, Buddhist, Sikh or Jaina. The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.

(1) This Part shall not apply to any intestacy occurring before the first day of January, 1866, or to the property of any Hindu, Muhammadan, Buddhist, Sikh or Jaina.
(2) Save as provided in sub-section (1) or by any other law for the time being in force, the provisions of this Part shall constitute the law of ¹[India] in all cases of intestacy.
Section 29, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).

Questions about Section 29

What does Section 29 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?

Section 29 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Application of Part". This Part shall not apply to any intestacy occurring before the first day of January, 1866, or to the property of any Hindu, Muhammadan, Buddhist, Sikh or Jaina.

How do I find court cases under Section 29 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 29, section 29 Succession Act, section 29 of the Indian Succession Act. People searching for it also type indian succession act 1925 section 29. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 29 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 29 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 29, 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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