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The Majority Act, 1875

  • Act 9 of 1875
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
About this Act

An Act to amend the law respecting the age of majority.

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    Nothing herein contained shall affect:
         (a) the capacity of any persons to act in the following matters (namely), marriage, dower, divorce and adoption;
         (b) the religion or religious rites and usages of any class of 1 [citizens of India]; or
         (c) the capacity of any person who before this Act comes into force has attained majority under the law applicable to him.

Notes

1. Subs. by A.O. 1950, for "His Majesty's subject in India".

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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