(1) The provisions of this Part shall not apply to testamentary succession to the property of any Muhammadan nor, save as provided by section 57, to testamentary succession to the property of any Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh or Jaina; nor shall they apply to any will made before the first day of January, 1866.
(2) Save as provided in sub-section (1) or by any other law for the time being in force the provisions of this Part shall constitute the law of 1[India] applicable to all cases of testatmentary succession.
(2) Save as provided in sub-section (1) or by any other law for the time being in force the provisions of this Part shall constitute the law of 1[India] applicable to all cases of testatmentary succession.
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1. Subs. by Act 3 of 1951, s. 3 and the Schedule for "he States".आगे पढ़ें / Continue reading
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Section 1 · Short title.Section 2 · Definitions.Section 3 · Power of State Government to exempt any race, sect or tribe in the State from operation of Act.Section 4 · Application of Part.Section 5 · Law regulating succession to deceased person’s immoveable and moveable property, respectively.Section 6 · One domicile only affects succession to moveables.Section 7 · Domicile of origin of person of legitimate birth.Section 8 · Domicile of origin of illegitimate child.India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 10 Oct 2026. Source metadata reports last modification: 2026-01-12. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.