Section34
The Indian Succession Act, 1925

Where intestate has left no widow, and where he has left no kindred

In force From 30 Sep 1925 Act 39 of 1925 As on 16 Oct 2026

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

Section 34 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with where intestate has left no widow, and where he has left no kindred. Where the intestate has left no widow, his property shall go to his lineal descendants or to those who are of kindred to him, not being lineal descendants, according to the rules hereinafter contained; The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.

Where the intestate has left no widow, his property shall go to his lineal descendants or to those who are of kindred to him, not being lineal descendants, according to the rules hereinafter contained; and, if he has left none who are of kindred to him, it shall go to the Government.

Section 34, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).

Questions about Section 34

What does Section 34 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?

Section 34 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Where intestate has left no widow, and where he has left no kindred". Where the intestate has left no widow, his property shall go to his lineal descendants or to those who are of kindred to him, not being lineal descendants, according to the rules hereinafter contained;

How do I find court cases under Section 34 of the Indian Succession Act?

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When did Section 34 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 34 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 34, 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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