Hindu Disposition of Property Act, 1916 [A10-85R]

As at 6 September 2026. In force from 5 June 1916.

Dates: made 5 June 1916; in force 5 June 1916; ceased none recorded. Gazette: none recorded. Band A.

Synthetic. The words of this Act are generated by the register; its title, number and year are real.

Cite: Hindu Disposition of Property Act, 1916, Act 15 of 1916 [A10-85R]. Machine: A10-85R.

Sections (13)

Chapter I. PRELIMINARY

Chapter II. REGISTRAR GENERAL

Section 1. Short title, extent and commencement [S16-HAD]

Section 2. Definitions [S16-HBF]

Section 3. Appointment of Registrar General [S16-HC1]

Section 4. Registration of guardians appointed by the court [S16-HD3]

Section 5. Prohibition of the placement of children for adoption without licence [S16-HE5]

Section 6. Grant of licence [S16-HF7]

Section 7. Penalty for contravention [S16-HGW]

Section 8. Offences by companies [S16-HHY]

Section 9. Appeal [S16-HJR]

Section 10. Cognizance of offences [S16-HKT]

Section 11. Protection of action taken in good faith [S16-HMM]

Section 12. Power to make rules [S16-HNP]

Section 13. Power to remove difficulties [S16-HPG]

Made under

No recital of a power is printed.

Acts on (0)

none

Acted on by (2)

Amends: Hindu Disposition of Property Act (Amendment) Act, 1935 [A10-A0T], 15 April 1935. "section 9 of the Hindu Disposition of Property Act, 1916 (15 of 1916)".

Amends: Hindu Disposition of Property Act (Amendment) Act, 1967 [A10-M45], 27 December 1967. "section 7 of the Hindu Disposition of Property Act, 1916 (15 of 1916)".

Not held (0)

none