Multiple choice

‘A’, who is governed by Indian Succession Act, executes an instrument purporting to his will, but he does not understand the nature of the instrument, nor the effect of its provision. This instrument is

  1. valid

  2. invalid

  3. voidable

  4. None of the above

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Under section 59 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, A executes an instrument purporting to be his will but he does not understand the nature of the instrument nor the effect of its provisions. This instrument is not a valid. It is an invalid will.