Section60
The Indian Succession Act, 1925

Testamentary guardian

In force From 30 Sep 1925 Act 39 of 1925 As on 16 Oct 2026

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

Section 60 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with testamentary guardian. A father, whatever his age may be, may by will appoint a guardian or guardians for his child during minority. The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.

A father, whatever his age may be, may by will appoint a guardian or guardians for his child during minority.

Section 60, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).

Questions about Section 60

What does Section 60 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?

Section 60 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Testamentary guardian". A father, whatever his age may be, may by will appoint a guardian or guardians for his child during minority.

How do I find court cases under Section 60 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 60, section 60 Succession Act, section 60 of the Indian Succession Act. People searching for it also type section 60 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 60 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 60 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 60, 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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