CPC · Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

Section 53 CPC

Liability of ancestral property

Procedure & effect

For the purposes of section 50 and section 52, property in the hands of a son or other descendant which is liable under Hindu law for the payment of the debt of a deceased ancestor, in respect of which a decree has been passed, shall be deemed to be property of the deceased which has come to the hands of the son or other descendant as his legal representative.

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FAQ — Section 53 CPC

Section 53 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) deals with “Liability of ancestral property”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

For the purposes of section 50 and section 52, property in the hands of a son or other descendant which is liable under Hindu law for the payment of the debt of a deceased ancestor, in respect of which a decree has been passed, shall be deemed to be property of the deceased which has come to the hands of the son or other descendant as his legal representative.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.