Section 156: Ademption pro tanto by testator’s receipt of portion of entire fund of which portion has been specifically bequeathed

Q: What does Section 156 of The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (ISuA) deal with?

Section 156 ISuA pertains to "Ademption pro tanto by testator’s receipt of portion of entire fund of which portion has been specifically bequeathed". It is part of the The Indian Succession Act, 1925, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 156 of The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (ISuA) governs ademption pro tanto by testator’s receipt of portion of entire fund of which portion has been specifically bequeathed. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 156 ISuA still in force?

Yes, Section 156 of the The Indian Succession Act, 1925 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 156 ISuA?

धारा 156 ISuA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 156 of the The Indian Succession Act, 1925. Section 156 of The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (ISuA) governs ademption pro tanto by testator’s receipt of portion of entire fund of which portion has been specifically bequeathed. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 156 ISuA?

Dhara 156 ISuA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 156 of the The Indian Succession Act, 1925. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 156 of The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (ISuA) governs ademption pro tanto by testator’s receipt of portion of entire fund of which portion has been specifically bequeathed. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 156 of The Indian Succession Act, 1925?

Cite as: "Section 156, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (ISuA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Succession Act, 1925, § 156 (India).

Law on Tips Editorial Board

If a portion of an entire fund or stock is specifically bequeathed, the receipt by the testator of a portion of the fund or stock shall operate as an ademption only to the extent of the amount so received; and the residue of the fund or stock shall be applicable to the discharge of the specific legacy.

Illustration

A bequeaths to B one-half of the sum of 10,000 rupees due to him from W. A in his lifetime receives 6,000 rupees, part of the 10,000 rupees. The 4,000 rupees which are due from W to A at the time of his death belong to B under the specific bequest.