At a time when Chandernagore was a French Settlement, A, who is domiciled there, is compelled by…
Illustration (vi) to section 10 holds that A "does not by such residence acquire a domicile in India". His stay is forced by events and coupled with a hope of return, so he…
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At a time when Chandernagore was a French Settlement, A, who is domiciled there, is compelled by political events to take refuge in Calcutta. He resides in Calcutta for many years in the hope of such political changes as may enable him to return with safety to Chandernagore. Under the Indian Succession Act, 1925, does his residence give him a domicile in India?
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Correct answer C
Illustration (vi) to section 10 holds that A "does not by such residence acquire a domicile in India". His stay is forced by events and coupled with a hope of return, so he has not taken up a fixed habitation in Calcutta. Length of residence does not decide the matter, and a refugee is not barred for ever: the next illustration shows how the position can change.