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The Indian Succession Act, 1925

Rate of interest

In force From 30 Sep 1925 Act 39 of 1925 As on 19 Oct 2026

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

Section 353 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with rate of interest. The rate of interest shall be four per cent. The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.

The rate of interest shall be four per cent. per annum in all cases except when the testator was a Hindu, Muhammadan, Buddhist, Sikh or Jaina or an exempted person, in which case it shall be six per cent. per annum.

Section 353, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).

Questions about Section 353

What does Section 353 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?

Section 353 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Rate of interest". The rate of interest shall be four per cent.

How do I find court cases under Section 353 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 353, section 353 Succession Act, section 353 of the Indian Succession Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 353 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 353 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 353, 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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