Section 77: When words may be supplied.

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

Where any word material to the full expression of the meaning has been omitted, it may be supplied by the context.

Illustration

The testator gives a legacy of "five hundred" to his daughter A and a legacy of "five hundred rupees" to his daughter B. A will take a legacy of five hundred rupees.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Indian Succession Act, 1925
Section	77
Marginal note	When words may be supplied.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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