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Hindu Widows Re-marriage Act, 1856

Central · 1856

Chapter Section 1

  • S. 1Marriage of Hindu widows legalized.--

Chapter Section 2

  • S. 2Rights of widow in deceased husband's property to cease on her re-marriage.--

Chapter Section 3

  • S. 3Guardianship of children of deceased husband on the re-marriage of his widow.--

Chapter Section 4

  • S. 4Nothing in this Act to render any childless widow capable of inheriting.--

Chapter Section 5

  • S. 5Saving of rights of widow marrying, except as provided in Sections 2 to 4.--

Chapter Section 6

  • S. 6Ceremonies constituting valid marriage to have same effect on widow's marriage.--

Chapter Section 7

  • S. 7Consent to re-marriage of minor widow.--
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