A, a Christian whose succession is governed by Part V of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, has…
Illustration (iii) to section 30 holds that a man who has bequeathed his whole property for an illegal purpose "has died intestate in respect of the distribution of his…
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A, a Christian whose succession is governed by Part V of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, has bequeathed his whole property for an illegal purpose. How is his property to be distributed?
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Illustration (iii) to section 30 holds that a man who has bequeathed his whole property for an illegal purpose "has died intestate in respect of the distribution of his property". Under section 30 only a disposition "capable of taking effect" keeps property out of intestacy, and an illegal bequest cannot take effect. The property therefore goes to his heirs under the intestacy rules.