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Bastard Eigne

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

Bastard Eigne, an elder son born before marriage; thus if a man had a natural son, and afterwards married the mother and by her had a legitimate son, the latter was mulier puisne, and the elder son bastard eigne, Watk. Descent. C. v. See Legitimacy Act, 1926 (c. 60) and LEGITIMATION.

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