Section 29: Application of Part.

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

(1) This Part shall not apply to any intestacy occurring before the first day of January, 1866, or to the property of any Hindu, Muhammadan, Buddhist, Sikh or Jaina.

(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 [India] in all cases of intestacy.

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Act	The Indian Succession Act, 1925
Section	29
Marginal note	Application of Part.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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substituted, Act 3 of 1951. . Subs. by Act 3 of 1951, s. 3 and the Schedule for "the States".

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