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At what age does a Muslim woman domiciled in India meet the age requirement for making a will?

A person domiciled in India reaches majority at 18 under section 3 of the Majority Act, 1875. The personal-capacity exceptions in section 2(a) do not include making a will.

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At what age does a Muslim woman domiciled in India meet the age requirement for making a will?

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A person domiciled in India reaches majority at 18 under section 3 of the Majority Act, 1875. The personal-capacity exceptions in section 2(a) do not include making a will.

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Option A

Attaining puberty does not satisfy the legal age requirement for testamentary capacity.

Option B

Section 3 of the Majority Act sets majority at 18, not 21.

Option C

Completing 18 years satisfies the age requirement under section 3 of the Majority Act.

Option D

A customary puberty benchmark does not replace statutory majority for a will.

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