Rules of distribution
Section 36 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with rules of distribution. The rules for the distribution of the intestate's property (after deducting the widow's share, if he has left a widow) amongst his lineal descendants shall be those contained in sections 37 to 40. The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.
The rules for the distribution of the intestate's property (after deducting the widow's share, if he has left a widow) amongst his lineal descendants shall be those contained in sections 37 to 40.
Section 36, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).
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Questions about Section 36
What does Section 36 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?
Section 36 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Rules of distribution". The rules for the distribution of the intestate's property (after deducting the widow's share, if he has left a widow) amongst his lineal descendants shall be those contained in sections 37 to 40.
How do I find court cases under Section 36 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 36, section 36 Succession Act, section 36 of the Indian Succession Act. People searching for it also type indian succession act 1925 section 36. 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 36 of the Indian Succession Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 37 (Where intestate has left child or children only), section 40 (Where intestate leaves lineal descendants not all in same degree of kindred to him, and those through whom the more remote are descended are dead), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 36 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?
Section 36 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 36, 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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- 113. Bequest to person not in existence at testator’s death subject to prior bequest486 words
- 114. Rule against perpetuity469 words
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