September 12, 2026

Section 298 – Indian Succession Act, 1925: Power to Refuse Letters of Administration

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

Section 298. Power to refuse letters of administration

Notwithstanding anything hereinbefore contained, it shall, where the deceased was a Muhammadan, Buddhist or exempted person, or a Hindu, Sikh or Jaina to whom section 57 does not apply, be in the discretion of the Court to make an order refusing, for reasons to be recorded by it in writing, to grant any application for letters of administration made under this Act.