Section 5, Hindu Disposition of Property Act, 1916 [S16-HE5]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 5 June 1916.

In Hindu Disposition of Property Act, 1916 [A10-85R]. This text from 5 June 1916. 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, Hindu Disposition of Property Act, 1916 [S16-HE5]. Machine: S16-HE5.

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 7, Hindu Disposition of Property Act, 1916 [S16-HGW], 5 June 1916, Band A. "section 5".

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