Section 5, Indian Succession Act, 1925 [S17-ETK]

As at 6 September 2026. In force from 20 August 1925.

In Indian Succession Act, 1925 [A10-986]. This text from 20 August 1925. 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, Indian Succession Act, 1925 [S17-ETK]. Machine: S17-ETK.

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 21, Indian Succession Act, 1925 [S17-FAJ], 20 August 1925, Band A. "section 5".

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