Power of appointment executed by general bequest

Q: When did Section 91 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 91 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 91, 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 17 Oct 2026

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

Section 91 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with power of appointment executed by general bequest. Unless a contrary intention appears by the will, a bequest of the estate of the testator shall be construed to include any property which he may have -power to appoint by will to any object he may think proper, and shall operate as an execution of such power; The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.

Unless a contrary intention appears by the will, a bequest of the estate of the testator shall be construed to include any property which he may have -power to appoint by will to any object he may think proper, and shall operate as an execution of such power; and a bequest of property described in a general manner shall be construed to include any property to which such description may extend, which he may have power to appoint by will to any object he may think proper, and shall operate as an execution of such power.
Section 91, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).

Questions about Section 91

What does Section 91 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?

Section 91 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Power of appointment executed by general bequest". Unless a contrary intention appears by the will, a bequest of the estate of the testator shall be construed to include any property which he may have -power to appoint by will to any object he may think proper, and shall operate as an execution of such power;

How do I find court cases under Section 91 of the Indian Succession Act?

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When did Section 91 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 91 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 91, 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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