Section56
The Indian Succession Act, 1925

Division of property where there is no relative entitled to succeed under the other provisions of this Chapter

In force From 30 Sep 1925 Act 39 of 1925 As on 15 Oct 2026

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

Section 56 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with division of property where there is no relative entitled to succeed under the other provisions of this Chapter. Where there is no relative entitled to succeed under the other provisions of this Chapter to the property of which a Parsi has died intestate, the said property shall be divided equally among those of the intestate's relatives who are in the nearest degree of kindred to him.] The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.

Where there is no relative entitled to succeed under the other provisions of this Chapter to the property of which a Parsi has died intestate, the said property shall be divided equally among those of the intestate's relatives who are in the nearest degree of kindred to him.]

Section 56, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).

Questions about Section 56

What does Section 56 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?

Section 56 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Division of property where there is no relative entitled to succeed under the other provisions of this Chapter". Where there is no relative entitled to succeed under the other provisions of this Chapter to the property of which a Parsi has died intestate, the said property shall be divided equally among those of the intestate's relatives who are in the nearest degree of kindred to him.]

How do I find court cases under Section 56 of the Indian Succession Act?

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When did Section 56 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 56 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 56, 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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