# The Indian Succession Act, 1925, Section 306: Demands and rights of action of or against deceased survive to and against executor or administrator

- Act: The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925)
- In force from: 1925-09-30
- Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/succession-act/section/306/

## Text

All demands whatsoever and all rights to prosecute or defend any action or special proceeding existing in favour of or against a person at the time of his decease, survive to and against his executors or administrators; except causes of action for defamation, assault, as defined in the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), or other personal injuries not causing the death of the party; and except also cases where, after the death of the party, the relief sought could not be enjoyed or granting it would be nugatory. Illustrations (i) A collision takes place on a railway in consequence of some neglect or default of an official, and a passenger is severely hurt, but not so as to cause death. He afterwards dies without having brought any action. action does not survive. (ii) A sues for divorce. A dies. The cause of action does not survive to his representative.

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