Section 5, Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 [S14-TVK]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 29 March 1891 by S.O. 3797(E) [N11-BNN].

In Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 [A10-5WY]. This text from 29 March 1891. No other text held.

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

Cite: Section 5, Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 [S14-TVK]. Machine: S14-TVK.

5. Prohibition of the placement of children for adoption without licence.—No person shall undertake the placement of children for adoption except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted under section 6: Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to the placement of children for adoption undertaken by or on behalf of the Central Government or a State Government.

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Section 9, Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 [S14-TZV], 22 August 1890, Band A. "section 5".

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