Power of State Government to exempt any race, sect or tribe in the State from operation of Act
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धारा4
Application of Part
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धारा5
Law regulating succession to deceased person’s immovable and movable property, respectively
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धारा6
One domicile only affects succession to movables
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धारा7
Domicile of origin of person of legitimate birth
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धारा8
Domicile of origin of illegitimate child
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धारा9
Continuance of domicile of origin
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धारा10
Acquisition of new domicile
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धारा11
Special mode of acquiring domicile in India
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धारा12
Domicile not acquired by residence as representative of foreign Government, or as part of his family
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धारा13
Continuance of new domicile
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Minor’s domicile
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धारा15
Domicile acquired by woman on marriage
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धारा16
Wife’s domicile during marriage
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धारा17
Minor’s acquisition of new domicile
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धारा18
Lunatic’s acquisition of new domicile
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धारा19
Succession to movable property in India in absence of proof of domicile elsewhere
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धारा20
Interests and powers not acquired nor lost by marriage
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धारा21
Effect of marriage between person domiciled and one not domiciled in India
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धारा22
Settlement of minor’s property in contemplation of marriage
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धारा23
Application of Part
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धारा24
Kindred or consanguinity
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धारा25
Lineal consanguinity
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धारा26
Collateral consanguinity
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धारा27
Persons held for purpose of succession to be similarly related to deceased
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धारा28
Mode of computing of degrees of kindred
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धारा29
Application of part
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धारा30
As to what property deceased considered to have died intestate
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धारा31
Chapter not to apply to Parsis
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धारा32
Devolution of such property
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धारा33
Where intestate has left widow and lineal descendants, or widow and kindred only, or widow and no kindred
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धारा33A
Special provision where intestate has left widow and no lineal descendants
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धारा34
Where intestate has left no widow, and where he has left no kindred
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धारा35
Rights of widower
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धारा36
Rules of distribution
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Where intestate has left child or children only
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धारा38
Where intestate has left no child, but grand-child or grand-children
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धारा39
Where intestate has left only great-grand-children or remoter lineal descendants
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धारा40
Where intestate leaves lineal descendants not all in same degree of kindred to him, and those through whom the more remote are descended are dead
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धारा41
Rules of distribution where intestate has left no lineal descendants
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धारा42
Where intestate’s father living
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धारा43
Where intestate’s father dead, but his mother, brothers and sisters living
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धारा44
Where intestate’s father dead and his mother, a brother or sister, and children of any deceased brother or sister, living
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धारा45
Where intestate’s father dead and his mother and children of any deceased brother or sister living
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धारा46
Where intestate’s father dead, but his mother living and no brother, sister, nephew or niece
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Where intestate has left neither lineal descendant, nor father, nor mother
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धारा48
Where intestate has left neither lineal descendant, nor parent, nor brother, nor sister
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धारा49
Children’s advancements not brought into hotchpot
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धारा50
General principles relating to intestate succession
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धारा51
Division of intestate’s property among widow, widower, children and parents
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धारा53
Division of share of predeceased child of intestate leaving lineal descendants
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धारा54
Division of property where intestate leaves no lineal descendant but leaves a widow or widower or a widow or widower of any lineal descendant
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धारा55
Division of property where intestate leaves neither lineal descendants nor a widow or widower nor a widow of any lineal descendant
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धारा56
Division of property where there is no relative entitled to succeed under the other provisions of this Chapter
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धारा57
Application of certain provisions of Part to a class of Wills made by Hindus, etc
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धारा58
General application of Part
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धारा59
Person capable of making Wills
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धारा60
Testamentary guardian
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धारा61
Will obtained by fraud, coercion or importunity
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धारा62
Will may be revoked or altered
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धारा63
Execution of unprivileged Wills
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धारा64
Incorporation of papers by reference
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धारा65
Privileged Wills
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धारा66
Mode of making, and rules for executing, privileged Wills
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धारा67
Effect of gift to attesting witness
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धारा68
Witness not disqualified by interest or by being executor
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धारा69
Revocation of Will by testator’s marriage
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धारा70
Revocation of unprivileged Will or codicil
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धारा71
Effect of obliteration, interlineation or alteration in unprivileged Will
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धारा72
Revocation of privileged Will or codicil
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धारा73
Revival of unprivileged Will
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धारा74
Wording of will
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धारा75
Inquiries to determine questions as to object or subject of Will
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धारा76
Misnomer or misdescription of object
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धारा77
When words may be supplied
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धारा78
Rejection of erroneous particulars in description of subject
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धारा79
When part of description may not be rejected as erroneous
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धारा80
Entrinsic evidence admissible in cases of patent ambiguity
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धारा81
Extrinsic evidence inadmissible in case of patent ambiguity or deficiency
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धारा82
Meaning of clause to be collected from entire Will
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धारा83
When words may be understood in restricted sense, and when in sense wider than usual
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धारा84
Which of two possible constructions preferred
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धारा85
No part rejected, if it can be reasonably construed
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धारा86
Interpretation of words repeated in different parts of Will
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धारा87
Testator’s intention to be effectuated as far as possible
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धारा88
The last of two inconsistent clauses prevails
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धारा89
Will or bequest void for uncertainty
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धारा90
Words describing subject refer to property answering description at testator’s death
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धारा91
Power of appointment executed by general bequest
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धारा92
Implied gift to objects of power in default of appointment
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धारा93
Bequest to “heirs”, etc., of particular person without qualifying terms
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धारा94
Bequest to “representatives”, etc., of particular person
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धारा95
Bequest without words of limitation
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धारा96
Bequest in alternative
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धारा97
Effect of words describing a class added to bequest to person
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धारा98
Bequest to class of persons under general description only
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धारा99
Construction of terms
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धारा100
Words expressing relationship denote only legitimate relatives or failing such relatives reputed legitimate
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धारा101
Rules of construction where Will purports to make two bequests to same person
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धारा102
Constitution of residuary legatee
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धारा103
Property to which residuary legatee entitled
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धारा104
Time of vesting legacy in general terms
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धारा105
In what case legacy lapses
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धारा106
Legacy does not lapse if one of two joint legatees die before testator
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धारा107
Effect of words showing testator’s intention to give distinct shares
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धारा108
When lapsed share goes as undisposed of
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धारा109
When bequest to testator’s child or lineal descendant does not lapse on his death in testator’s lifetime
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धारा110
Bequest to A for benefit of B does not lapse by A’s death
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धारा111
Survivorship in case of bequest to described class
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धारा112
Bequest to person by particular description, who is not in existence at testator’s death
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धारा113
Bequest to person not in existence at testator’s death subject to prior bequest
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धारा114
Rule against perpetuity
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धारा115
Bequest to a class some of whom may come under rules in sections 113 and 114
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धारा116
Bequest to take effect on failure of prior bequest
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धारा117
Effect of direction for accumulation
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धारा118
Bequest to religious or charitable uses
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धारा119
Date of vesting of legacy when payment or possession postponed
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धारा120
Date of vesting when legacy contingent upon specified uncertain event
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धारा121
Vesting of interest in bequest to such members of a class as shall have attained particular age
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धारा122
Onerous bequests
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धारा123
One of two separate and independent bequests to same person may be accepted, and other refused
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धारा124
Bequest contingent upon specified uncertain event, no time being mentioned for its occurrence
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धारा125
Bequest to such of certain persons as shall be surviving at some period not specified
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धारा126
Bequest upon impossible condition
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धारा127
Bequest upon illegal or immoral condition
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धारा128
Fulfilment of condition precedent to vesting of legacy
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धारा129
Bequest to A and on failure of prior bequest to B
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धारा130
When second bequest not to take effect on failure of first
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धारा131
Bequest over conditional upon happening or not happening of specified uncertain event
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धारा132
Condition must be strictly fulfilled
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धारा133
Original bequest not affected by invalidity of second
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धारा134
Bequest conditioned that it shall cease to have effect in case a specified uncertain event shall happen, or not happen
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धारा135
Such condition must not be invalid under section 120
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धारा136
Result of legatee rendering impossible or indefinitely postponing act for which no time specified, and on non-performance of which subject-matter to go over
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धारा137
Performance of condition, precedent or subsequent, within specified time. Further time in case of fraud
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धारा138
Direction that fund be employed in particular manner following absolute bequest of same to or for benefit of any person
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धारा139
Direction that mode of enjoyment of absolute bequest is to be restricted, to secure specified benefit for legatee
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धारा140
Bequest of fund for certain purposes, some of which cannot be fulfilled
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धारा141
Legatee named as executor cannot take unless he shows intention to act as executor
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धारा142
Specific legacy defined
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धारा143
Bequest of certain sum where stocks, etc., in which invested are described
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धारा144
Bequest of stock where testator had, at date of will, equal or greater amount of stock of same kind
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धारा145
Bequest of money where not payable until part of testator’s property disposed of in certain way
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धारा146
When enumerated articles not deemed specifically bequeathed
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धारा147
Retention, in form, of specific bequest to several persons in succession
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धारा148
Sale and investment of proceeds of property bequeathed to two or more persons in succession
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धारा149
Where deficiency of assets to pay legacies, specific legacy not to abate with general legacies
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धारा150
Demonstrative legacy defined
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धारा151
Order of payment when legacy directed to be paid out of fund the subject of specific legacy
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धारा152
Ademption explained
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धारा153
Non-ademption of demonstrative legacy
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धारा154
Ademption of specific bequest of right to receive something from third party
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धारा155
Ademption pro tanto by testator’s receipt of part of entire thing specifically bequeathed
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धारा156
Ademption pro tanto by testator’s receipt of portion of entire fund of which portion has been specifically bequeathed
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धारा157
Order of payment where portion of fund specifically bequeathed to one legatee, and legacy charged on same fund to another, and testator having received portion of that fund, remainder insufficient to pay both legacies
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धारा158
Ademption where stock, specifically bequeathed, does not exist at testator’s death
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धारा159
Ademption pro tanto where stock specifically bequeathed, exists in part only at testator’s death
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धारा160
Non-ademption of specific bequest of goods described as connected with certain place, by reason of removal
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धारा161
When removal of thing bequeathed does not constitute ademption
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धारा162
When thing bequeathed is a valuable to be received by testator from third person; and testator himself, or his representative, receives it
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धारा163
Change by operation of law of subject of specific bequest between date of will and testator’s death
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धारा164
Change of subject without testator’s knowledge
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धारा165
Stock specifically bequeathed lent to third party on condition that it be replaced
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धारा166
Stock specifically bequeathed sold but replaced, and belonging to testator at his death
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धारा167
Non-liability of executor to exonerate specific legatees
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धारा168
Completion of testator’s title to things bequeathed to be at cost of his estate
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धारा169
Exoneration of legatee’s immovable property for which land-revenue or rent payable periodically
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धारा170
Exoneration of specific legatee’s stock in joint stock company
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धारा171
Bequest of thing described in general terms
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धारा172
Bequest of interest or produce of fund
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धारा173
Annuity created by Will payable for life only unless contrary intention appears by Will
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धारा174
Period of vesting where Will directs that annuity be provided out of proceeds of property, or out of property generally, or where money bequeathed to be invested in purchase of annuity
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धारा175
Abatement of annuity
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धारा176
Where gift of annuity and residuary gift, whole annuity to be first satisfied
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धारा177
Creditor prima facie entitled to legacy as well as debt
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धारा178
Child prima facie entitled to legacy as well as portion
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धारा179
No ademption by subsequent provision for legatee
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धारा180
Circumstances in which election takes place
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धारा181
Devolution of interest relinquished by owner
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धारा182
Testator’s belief as to his ownership immaterial
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धारा183
Bequest for man’s benefit how regarded for purpose of election
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धारा184
Person deriving benefit indirectly not put to election
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धारा185
Person taking in individual capacity under Will may in other character elect to take in opposition
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धारा186
Exception to provisions of last six sections
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धारा187
When acceptance of benefit given by Will constitutes election to take under Will
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धारा188
Circumstances in which knowledge or waiver is presumed or inferred
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धारा189
When testator’s representatives may call upon legatee to elect
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धारा190
Postponement of election in case of disability
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धारा191
Property transferable by gift made in contemplation of death
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धारा192
Person claiming right by succession to property of deceased may appply for relief against wrongful possession
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धारा193
Inquiry made by Judge
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धारा194
Procedure
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धारा195
Appointment of curator pending determination of proceeding
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धारा196
Powers conferrable on curator
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धारा197
Prohibition of exercise of certain powers by curators
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धारा198
Curator to give security and may receive remuneration
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धारा199
Report from Collector where estate includes revenue-paying land
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धारा200
Institution and defence of suits
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धारा201
Allowances to apparent owners pending custody by curator
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धारा202
Accounts to be filed by curator
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धारा203
Inspection of accounts and right of interested party to keep duplicate
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धारा204
Bar to appointment of second curator for same property
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धारा205
Limitation of time for application for curator
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धारा206
Bar to enforcement of Part against public settlement or legal directions by deceased
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धारा207
Court of Wards to be made curator in case of minors having property subject to its jurisdiction
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धारा208
Saving of right to bring suit
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धारा209
Effect of decision of summary proceeding
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धारा210
Appointment of public curators
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धारा211
Character and property of executor or administrator as such
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धारा212
Right to intestate’s property
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धारा213
Right as executor or legatee when established
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धारा214
Proof of representative title a condition precedent to recovery through the Courts of debts from debtors of deceased persons
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धारा215
Effect on certificate of subsequent probate or letters of administration
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धारा216
Grantee of probate or administration alone to sue, etc., until same revoked
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धारा217
Application of Part
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धारा218
To whom administration may be granted, where deceased is a Hindu, Muhammadan, Buddhist, Sikh, Jaina or exempted person
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धारा219
Where deceased is not a Hindu, Muhammadan, Buddhist, Sikh, Jaina or exempted person
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धारा220
Effect of letters of administration
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धारा221
Acts not validated by administration
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धारा222
Probate only to appointed executor
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धारा223
Persons to whom probate cannot be granted
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धारा224
Grant of probate to several executors simultaneously or at different times
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धारा225
Separate probate of codicil discovered after grant of probate
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धारा226
Accrual of representation to surviving executor
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धारा227
Effect of probate
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धारा228
Administration, with copy annexed, of authenticated copy of Will proved abroad
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धारा229
Grant of administration where executor has not renounced
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धारा230
Form and effect of renunciation of executorship
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धारा231
Procedure where executor renounces or fails to accept within time limited
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धारा232
Grant of administration of universal or residuary legatees
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धारा233
Right to administration of representative of deceased residuary legatees
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धारा234
Grant of administration where no executor, nor residuary legatee, nor representative of such legatee
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धारा235
Citation before grant of administration to legatee other than universal or residuary
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धारा236
To whom administration may not be granted
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धारा236A
Laying of rules before State Legislature
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धारा237
Probate of copy or draft of lost Will
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धारा238
Probate of contents of lost or destroyed Will
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धारा239
Probate of copy where original exists
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धारा240
Administration until Will produced
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धारा241
Administration, with Will annexed, to attorney of absent executor
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धारा242
Administration, with Will annexed, to attorney of absent person who, if present, would be entitled to administer
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धारा243
Administration, to attorney of absent person entitled to administer in case of intestacy
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धारा244
Administration, during minority of sole executor or residuary legatee
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धारा245
Administration, during minority of several executors or residuary legatees
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धारा246
Administration, for use and benefit of lunatic or minor
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धारा247
Administration, pendente lite
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धारा248
Probate limited to purpose specified in Will
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धारा249
Administration, with Will annexed, limited to particular purpose
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धारा250
Administration limited to property in which person has beneficial interest
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धारा251
Administration limited to suit
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धारा252
Administration limited to purpose of becoming party to suit to be brought against administrator
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धारा253
Administration limited to collection and preservation of deceased’s property
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धारा254
Appointment, as administrator, of person other than one who, in ordinary circumstances, would be entitled to administration