Section 37: Where intestate has left child or children only

Q: What does Section 37 of The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (ISuA) deal with?

Section 37 ISuA pertains to "Where intestate has left child or children only". It is part of the The Indian Succession Act, 1925, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 37 of The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (ISuA) governs where intestate has left child or children only. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 37 ISuA still in force?

Yes, Section 37 of the The Indian Succession Act, 1925 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 37 ISuA?

धारा 37 ISuA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 37 of the The Indian Succession Act, 1925. Section 37 of The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (ISuA) governs where intestate has left child or children only. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 37 ISuA?

Dhara 37 ISuA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 37 of the The Indian Succession Act, 1925. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 37 of The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (ISuA) governs where intestate has left child or children only. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 37 of The Indian Succession Act, 1925?

Cite as: "Section 37, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (ISuA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Succession Act, 1925, § 37 (India).

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The Indian Succession Act, 1925

Chapter II — ules in case of Intestates Other Than Parsis

Section 37

Where intestate has left child or children only

Where the intestate has left surviving him a child or children, but no more remote lineal descendant through a deceased child, the property shall belong to his surviving child, if there is only one, or shall be equally divided among all his surviving children.