Section 16 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 – Wife’s domicile during marriage

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Section 16: Wife’s domicile during marriage

A wife’s domicile during her marriage follows the domicile of her husband. Exception.—The wife’s domcile no longer follows that of her husband if they are separated by the sentence of a competent Court, or if the husband is undergoing a sentence of transportation.

Source: official text of The Indian Succession Act, 1925 as published on India Code (PDF). All sections of the Indian Succession Act, 1925.

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