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The Succession Act, 1925

( ACT NO. XXXIX OF 1925 )

[ 30th September, 1925 ]

Part VI

Testamentary Succession

Chapter XI

OF CONDITIONAL BEQUESTS

Bequest upon illegal or immoral condition
127. A bequest upon a condition, the fulfilment of which would be contrary to law or to morality, is void.
 
 
Illustrations
 
 
(i) A bequeaths 500 Taka to B on condition that he shall murder C . The bequest is void.
 
 
(ii) A bequeaths 5,000 Taka to his niece if she will desert her husband. The bequest is void.
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