September 12, 2026

Section 11 – Indian Succession Act, 1925: Special Mode of Acquiring Domicile in India

The Indian Succession Act, 1925 — Part II: Of Domicile

Section 11. Special mode of acquiring domicile in India

Any person may acquire a domicile in India by making and depositing in some office in India, appointed in this behalf by the State Government, a declaration in writing under his hand of his desire to acquire such domicile; provided that he has been resident in India for one year immediately preceding the time of his making such declaration.