When words may be supplied
Section 77 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with when words may be supplied. Where any word material to the full expression of the meaning has been omitted, it may be supplied by the context. The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.
Where any word material to the full expression of the meaning has been omitted, it may be supplied by the context.
Illustration
The testator gives a legacy of "five hundred" to his daughter A and a legacy of "five hundred rupees" to his daughter B. A will take a legacy of five hundred rupees.
Section 77, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).
Questions about Section 77
What does Section 77 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?
Section 77 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "When words may be supplied". Where any word material to the full expression of the meaning has been omitted, it may be supplied by the context.
How do I find court cases under Section 77 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 77, section 77 Succession Act, section 77 of the Indian Succession Act. People searching for it also type section 77 of 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 77 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?
Section 77 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 77, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 120. Date of vesting when legacy contingent upon specified uncertain event712 words
- 111. Survivorship in case of bequest to described class652 words
- 142. Specific legacy defined646 words
- 101. Rules of construction where will purports to make two bequests to same person620 words
- 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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