Mera Samvidhaan All of Indian Succession Act, 1925

Part VI · Chapter VI · Of the construction of Wills

87Testator’s intention to be effectuated as far as possible.

Section 87 · Part VI · Chapter VI · page 35 of the Act

The intention of the testator shall not be set aside because it cannot take effect to the full extent, but effect is to be given to it as far as possible.

Illustration

The testator by a will made on his death-bed bequeathed all his property to C.D. for life and after his decease to a certain hospital. The intention of the testator cannot take effect to its full extent because the gift to the hospital is void under section 118, but it will take effect so far as regards the gift to C.D.

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