Section366
The Indian Succession Act, 1925

Residue after usual payments to be paid to residuary legatee

In force From 30 Sep 1925 Act 39 of 1925 As on 17 Oct 2026

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

Section 366 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with residue after usual payments to be paid to residuary legatee. The surplus or residue of the deceased's property, after payment of debts and legacies, shall be paid to the residuary legatee when any has been appointed by the will. The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.

The surplus or residue of the deceased's property, after payment of debts and legacies, shall be paid to the residuary legatee when any has been appointed by the will.

Section 366, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).

Questions about Section 366

What does Section 366 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?

Section 366 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Residue after usual payments to be paid to residuary legatee". The surplus or residue of the deceased's property, after payment of debts and legacies, shall be paid to the residuary legatee when any has been appointed by the will.

How do I find court cases under Section 366 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 366, section 366 Succession Act, section 366 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 366 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 366 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 366, 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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