Section316

The Indian Succession Act, 1925

As to deceased’s funeral

Q: When did Section 316 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 316 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 316, 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 14 Oct 2026

Act 39 of 1925 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 30 Sep 1925 In force 30 Sep 1925 Cited by 1 provision

Section 316 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with as to deceased’s funeral. It is the duty of an executor to provide funds for the performance of the necessary funeral ceremonies of the deceased in a manner suitable to his condition, if he has left property sufficient for the purpose. The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.

It is the duty of an executor to provide funds for the performance of the necessary funeral ceremonies of the deceased in a manner suitable to his condition, if he has left property sufficient for the purpose.
Section 316, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).

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Referred to by 1

Indian Stamp (Manipur Amendment) Act s. 3

Questions about Section 316

What does Section 316 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?

Section 316 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "As to deceased’s funeral". It is the duty of an executor to provide funds for the performance of the necessary funeral ceremonies of the deceased in a manner suitable to his condition, if he has left property sufficient for the purpose.

How do I find court cases under Section 316 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 316, section 316 Succession Act, section 316 of the Indian Succession Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 316 of the Indian Succession Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 316 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 316 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 316, 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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