Legal glossary
“heir”
Defined in 2 Acts. A definition holds for the Act that gives it; the same word can mean something else in another Act.
The Oudh Estates Act, 1869 · s. 2
"Heir" means a person who inherits property otherwise than as a widow, under the special provisions of this Act ; and "legatee" means a person to whom property is bequeathed under the same provisions ; Words expressing relationship .—Words expressing relationship denote only legitimate relatives, but apply to children in the womb who are afterwards born alive. II.— Rights and liabilities of Taluqdárs and Grantees.
Read section 2The Oudh Taluqdar's Relief Act, 1870 · s. 2
"heir" means the person for the time being entitled under the same Act as heir to a taluqdar.
Read section 2