CHAPTER VI.--Of the construction of WillsCentral

Section 94 of The Indian Succession Act, 1925 in hindi

Where a bequest is made to the "representatives" or "legal representatives" or "personal representatives" or "executors or administrators" of a particular person, and the class so designated forms the direct and independent object of the bequest, the property bequeathed shall be distributed as if it had belonged to such person and he had died intestate in respect of it. Illustration A bequest is made to the "legal representatives" of A. A has died intestate and insolvent. B is his administrator. B is entitled to receive the legacy, and Will apply it in the first place to the discharge of such part of A's debt as may remain unpaid: if there be any surplus B Will pay it to those persons who at A's death would have been entitled to receive any property of A's which might remain after payment of his debts, or to the representatives of such persons.

Summary

This section handles gifts left to a person's "representatives", "legal representatives", "personal representatives", or "executors or administrators".
The group must form the direct and independent object of the gift.
The property is distributed as if it had belonged to that particular person and they died without a will.
Unlike the previous rule for families, this rule does not mention assuming there are separate assets to pay debts.

Practical examples

1Maya leaves a classic car to "the legal representatives of my uncle". The uncle's legal representatives will receive the car and divide it as if it was part of the uncle's estate when he died without a will.

2A businessman leaves corporate shares to "the executors of my partner". The shares will be treated as if they belonged to the partner and distributed according to his intestate succession.

FAQ

1. What does Section 94 of The Indian Succession Act, 1925 say about a gift to a person's "representatives"?

Under Section 94 of The Indian Succession Act, 1925, the property is distributed as if it belonged to that person and they died intestate.

2. Are "personal representatives" covered by Section 94 of the 1925 succession law?

Yes, Section 94 of the 1925 Act specifically includes bequests made to "personal representatives".

3. How does Section 94 of The Indian Succession Act, 1925 distribute the property?

According to Section 94 of this Act, the property is distributed as if the person had died intestate in respect of it.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 94 of The Indian Succession Act, 1925, how is a bequest to "legal representatives" handled?

Q2.Which term is explicitly included in Section 94 of the 1925 succession statute?

Q3.How does the text of Section 94 of The Indian Succession Act, 1925 differ from Section 93 regarding debts?

Q4.Under Section 94 of the Indian succession law, what is the requirement for the class of people designated?

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