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The Indian Succession Act, 1925

Investment of sum bequeathed, where legacy, not specific, given for life

In force From 30 Sep 1925 Act 39 of 1925 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 39 of 1925 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 30 Sep 1925 In force 30 Sep 1925 Cited by 3 provisions

Section 341 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with investment of sum bequeathed, where legacy, not specific, given for life. Where a legacy, not being a specific legacy, is given for life, the sum bequeathed shall at the end of the year he invested in such securities as the High Court may by any general rule authorise or direct, and the proceeds thereof shall be paid to the legatee as the same shall accrue due. The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.

Where a legacy, not being a specific legacy, is given for life, the sum bequeathed shall at the end of the year he invested in such securities as the High Court may by any general rule authorise or direct, and the proceeds thereof shall be paid to the legatee as the same shall accrue due.

Section 341, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).

Cross-references

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Referred to by 3

  1. s. 342 Investment of general legacy, to be paid at future time: disposal of intermediate, interest
  2. s. 343 Procedure when no fund charged with, or appropriated to, annuity
  3. s. 345 Investment of residue bequeathed for life, without direction to invest in particular securities

Questions about Section 341

What does Section 341 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?

Section 341 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Investment of sum bequeathed, where legacy, not specific, given for life". Where a legacy, not being a specific legacy, is given for life, the sum bequeathed shall at the end of the year he invested in such securities as the High Court may by any general rule authorise or direct, and the proceeds thereof shall be paid to the legatee as the same shall accrue due.

How do I find court cases under Section 341 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 341, section 341 Succession Act, section 341 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 341 of the Indian Succession Act, and has it changed?

3 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When did Section 341 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 341 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 341, 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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