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Indian Succession Act, 1925 [A10-986]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 20 August 1925.

Dates: made 20 August 1925; in force 20 August 1925; ceased none recorded. Gazette: none recorded. Band A.

Synthetic. The words of this Act are generated by the register; its title, number and year are real.

Cite: Indian Succession Act, 1925, Act 39 of 1925 [A10-986]. Machine: A10-986.

Sections (27)

Chapter I. PRELIMINARY

Chapter II. REGISTRAR GENERAL

Chapter III. OFFENCES AND PENALTIES

Section 1. Short title, extent and commencement [S17-EPB]

Section 2. Definitions [S17-EQ9]

Section 3. Appointment of Registrar General [S17-ERQ]

Section 4. Registration of guardians appointed by the court [S17-ESN]

Section 5. Prohibition of the placement of children for adoption without licence [S17-ETK]

Section 6. Grant of licence [S17-EVH]

Section 7. Maintenance of records and furnishing of returns [S17-EWZ]

Section 8. Powers of Marriage Officer [S17-EXX]

Section 9. Power to issue directions [S17-EYV]

Section 10. Power to exempt [S17-EZS]

Section 11. Registration of Marriages Officer [S17-F06]

Section 12. Prohibition of the solemnisation of marriages without licence [S17-F14]

Section 13. Grant of licence [S17-F22]

Section 14. Maintenance of records and furnishing of returns [S17-F30]

Section 15. Powers of Marriage Officer [S17-F4E]

Section 16. Power to issue directions [S17-F5C]

Section 17. Power to exempt [S17-F6A]

Section 18. Registration of marriages bureau [S17-F78]

Section 19. Prohibition of the management of the property of a minor without licence [S17-F8P]

Section 20. Grant of licence [S17-F9M]

Section 21. Penalty for contravention [S17-FAJ]

Section 22. Offences by companies [S17-FBG]

Section 23. Appeal [S17-FCY]

Section 24. Cognizance of offences [S17-FDW]

Section 25. Protection of action taken in good faith [S17-FET]

Section 26. Power to make rules [S17-FFR]

Section 27. Power to remove difficulties [S17-FG3]

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Indian Succession Act, 1925 [A10-986]