The Indian Succession Act, 1925 · XI — .— Of Conditional Bequests

Section 126. Bequest upon impossible condition

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

CHAPTER XI.— Of Conditional Bequests 126. Bequest upon impossible condition.— A bequest upon an impossible condition is void. Illustrations (i) An estate is bequeathed to A on condition that he shall walk 100 miles in an hour. The bequest is void. (ii) A bequeaths 500 rupees to B on condition that he shall marry A's daughter. A's daughter was dead at the date of the will. The bequest is void.

Source: India Code