September 13, 2026

Section 127 – Indian Succession Act, 1925: Bequest Upon Illegal or Immoral Condition

The Indian Succession Act, 1925 — Part VI, Chapter XI: Of Conditional Bequests

Section 127. Bequest upon illegal or immoral condition

A bequest upon a condition, the fulfilment of which would be contrary to law or to morality is void.

Illustrations

(i) A bequeaths 500 rupees to B on condition that he shall murder C. The bequest is void.

(ii) A bequeaths 5,000 rupees to his niece if she will desert her husband. The bequest is void.