Effect of certificate

Q: When did Section 381 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 381 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 381, 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.

In force From 30 Sep 1925 Act 39 of 1925 As on 14 Oct 2026

Act 39 of 1925 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 30 Sep 1925 In force 30 Sep 1925 Cited by 1 provision

Section 381 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with effect of certificate. Subject to the provisions of this Part, the certificate of the District Judge shall, with respect to the debts and securities specified therein, be conclusive as against the persons owing such debts or liable on such securities, and shall, notwithstanding any contravention of section 370, or other d The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.

Subject to the provisions of this Part, the certificate of the District Judge shall, with respect to the debts and securities specified therein, be conclusive as against the persons owing such debts or liable on such securities, and shall, notwithstanding any contravention of section 370, or other defect, afford full indemnity to all such persons as regards all payments made, or dealings had, in good faith in respect of such debts or securities to or with the person to whom the certificate was granted.
Section 381, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).

Cross-references

Extracted from the operative text of the enactments themselves. Every destination below exists in our corpus.

This section refers to

s. 370 Restriction on grant of certificates under this part

Referred to by 1

s. 390 Provisions with respect to certificates under Bombay Regulation VIII of 1827

Questions about Section 381

What does Section 381 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?

Section 381 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Effect of certificate". Subject to the provisions of this Part, the certificate of the District Judge shall, with respect to the debts and securities specified therein, be conclusive as against the persons owing such debts or liable on such securities, and shall, notwithstanding any contravention of section 370, or other d

How do I find court cases under Section 381 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 381, section 381 Succession Act, section 381 of the Indian Succession Act. People searching for it also type section 381 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 381 of the Indian Succession Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 370 (Restriction on grant of certificates under this part), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 381 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 381 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 381, 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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