A, whose domicile of origin is in France, comes to reside in India under an engagement with the Central…
Illustration (iii) to section 10 holds that such a person "does not acquire a domicile in India". The Explanation to section 10 says residence in the service of Government…
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A, whose domicile of origin is in France, comes to reside in India under an engagement with the Central Government for a certain number of years. He intends to return to France at the end of that period. Under the Indian Succession Act, 1925, what is A's domicile while he resides in India?
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Correct answer C
Illustration (iii) to section 10 holds that such a person "does not acquire a domicile in India". The Explanation to section 10 says residence in the service of Government does not by itself amount to taking up fixed habitation. As A also intends to return to France, his French domicile continues, since a domicile of origin prevails until a new one is acquired (section 9).