Indian Succession Act, 1925 · Chapter I: Of Grant of Probate and Letters of Administration
Section 236: To whom administration may not be granted
Letters of administration cannot be granted to any person who is a minor or is of unsound mind, [nor to any association of individuals unless it is a company which satisfies the conditions prescribed by rules to be made [by notification in the Official Gazette], by the [State Government] in this behalf.]
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