Question

The last amendment to the Indian Succession Act was made in

• A. 2000
• B. 2001
• C. 2002
• D. 2004

Hint:

For questions about amendments, focus on landmark changes. The 2002 amendment to the Indian Succession Act regarding the probate of wills for Indian Christians is a key point to remember.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question asks for the year of the last significant amendment to the Indian Succession Act, 1925, among the given options, relevant up to the exam date (2017).

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The Indian Succession Act, 1925, has been amended several times. A notable amendment before the 2017 exam was the Indian Succession (Amendment) Act, 2002.
This amendment was significant because it amended Section 213 of the Act. Previously, Section 213 made it mandatory for Indian Christians to probate a will. The 2002 amendment removed this mandatory requirement, bringing them on par with other communities for whom probating a will is not always compulsory.
Looking at the options provided, the year 2002 is listed. There were no other major amendments in the other years listed that are as widely recognized.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Among the given options, the significant amendment to the Indian Succession Act was made in 2002.