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Section 126: Bequest upon impossible condition.

The Indian Succession Act, 1925Central Act · Act 39 of 1925

A bequest upon an impossible condition is void.

Illustrations

(i) An estate is bequeathed to A on condition that he shall walk 100 miles in an hour. The bequest is void.

(ii) A bequeaths 500 rupees to B on condition that he shall marry A's daughter. A's daughter was dead at the date of the will. The bequest is void.

Where this provision sits

ActThe Indian Succession Act, 1925
Section126
Marginal noteBequest upon impossible condition.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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