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TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government

Indian Succession Act, 1925 Section 306

Demands and Rights of Action of or Against Deceased Survive to and Against Executor or Administrator

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Indian Succession Act, 1925 Section 306 is part of Indian Succession Act, 1925 - Demands and Rights of Action of or Against Deceased Survive to and Against Executor or Administrator. Read the section text below and explore Indian court judgments that cite it.

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Section Text

All demands whatsoever and all rights to prosecute or defend any action or special proceeding existing in favour of or against a person at the time of his decease, survive to and against his executors or administrators; except causes of action for defamation, assault, as defined in the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (45 of 1860) or other persons injuries not causing the death of the party; and except also cases where, after the death of the party, the relief sought could not be enjoyed or granting it would be nugatory.

Illustrations

(i) A collision takes place on a railway in consequence of some neglect or default of an official, and a passenger is severely hurt, but not so as to cause death. He afterwards dies without having brought any action. The cause of action does not survive.

(ii) A sues for divorce. A dies. The cause of action does not survive to his representative.

Frequently asked questions

What does Indian Succession Act, 1925 Section 306 provide?

Section Section 306 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Demands and Rights of Action of or Against Deceased Survive to and Against Executor or Administrator) is reproduced on this page as part of the Indian Succession Act, 1925. Lawyers and researchers use it to read the statutory wording before checking how courts have applied this section in reported judgments.

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