Indian Succession Act, 1925 · Chapter VI: Of the Construction of Wills
Section 90: Words describing subject refer to property answering description at testator’s death
The description contained in a will of property, the subject of gift, shall, unless a contrary intention appears by the will, be deemed to refer to and comprise the property answering that description at the death of the testator.
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