September 12, 2026

Section 257 – Indian Succession Act, 1925: Probate or Administration of Rest

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

Section 257. Probate or administration of rest

Whenever a grant with exception of probate, or of letters of administration with or without the Will annexed, has been made, the person entitled to probate or administration of the remainder of the deceased’s estate may take a grant of probate or letters of administration, as the case may be, of the rest of the deceased’s estate.