Section 127

Bequest upon illegal or immoral condition.

The Indian Succession Act, 1925

  • Act 39 of 1925
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
About this Act

An Act to consolidate the law applicable to intestate and testamentary succession.

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    A bequest upon a condition, the fulfilment of which would be contrary to law or to morality is void.
     Illustrations
     (i) A bequeaths 500 rupees to B on condition that he shall murder C. The bequest is void.
     (ii) A bequeaths 5,000 rupees to his niece if she will desert her husband. The bequest is void.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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