September 12, 2026

Section 242 – Indian Succession Act, 1925: Administration, with Will Annexed, to Attorney of Absent Person Who, if Present, Would Be Entitled to Administer

The Indian Succession Act, 1925 — Part IX: Probate, Letters of Administration and Administration of Assets of Deceased

Section 242. Administration, with Will annexed, to attorney of absent person who, if present, would be entitled to administer

When any person to whom, if present, letters of administration, with the Will annexed, might be granted, is absent from the State, letters of administration, with the Will annexed may be granted to his attorney or agent, limited as mentioned in section 241.