The Indian Succession (Kerala Amendment ) Act, 1996

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This law amends the Indian Succession Act to extend inheritance rules to Indian Christians in Kerala. It modifies Section 213 by adding the words "or Indian Christians" after "Muhammadans," meaning that when determining how property is passed on after death, Indian Christians in the state are now subject to the same succession laws as Muslims. This change ensures that Christian families in Kerala have clear legal guidelines for managing their family assets and inheritance, bringing their legal status in line with other religious groups in the region.

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1. Short title, extent and commencement.
2. Amendment of section 213.

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