Section 3

Gains of learning not to be held, not to be separate property of acquirer merely for certain reasons.

The Hindu Gains of Learning Act, 1930

  • Act 30 of 1930
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
About this Act

An Act to remove doubt as to the rights of a member of a Hindu undivided family in property acquired by him by means of his learning.

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        Notwithstanding any custom, rule or interpretation of the Hindu Law, no gains of learning shall be held not to be the exclusive and separate property of the acquirer merely by reason of—
             (a) his learning having been; in whole or in part, imparted to him by any member, living or deceased, of his family, or with the aid of the joint funds of his family, or with the aid of the funds of any member thereof, or
             (b) himself or his family having, while he was acquiring his learning, been maintained or supported, wholly or in part, by the joint funds of his family, or by the funds of any member thereof.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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