The Indian Succession Act, 1925 · VI — .— Of the construction of Wills

Section 77. When words may be supplied

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

77. When words may be supplied.— Where any word material to the full expression of the meaning has been omitted, it may be supplied by the context. Illustration The testator gives a legacy of "five hundred" to his daughter A and a legacy of "five hundred rupees" to his daughter B. A will take a legacy of five hundred rupees.

Source: India Code