IPC Section 31 — A will

general explanations

General

Summary

The term "a will" refers to any document that serves as a testament, meaning it is a legal paper that states how a person's property or affairs should be handled after their death. This includes any written instrument that functions as a will, regardless of its specific format or name.

Official Text

The words “a will” denote any testamentary document.

Related Judgments

  • S.C.R. 139 DURYODHAN ROUT v. STATE OF OR — Supreme Court of India (2014)
  • ANKUSH MARUTI SHINDE AND OTHERS v. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA — Supreme Court of India (2019)
  • ... Appellant/2nd Accused vs State by the Inspector of Police, — Madras High Court (2013)
  • .. Petitioner/Accused No.1 vs 1. State (S.I. of Police), — Madras High Court (2013)
  • ... Petitioners/Accused vs The Deputy Superintendent of Police, — Madras High Court (2007)
  • in Crl.R.C(MD)No.676 of 2013 /A2 vs State, — Madras High Court ()
  • ... Appellant vs State, rep.by — Madras High Court (2016)
  • .. Petitioner vs 1. The Secretary, — Madras High Court (2019)

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