Section 1, Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 [S18-ASJ]

As at 6 September 2026. In force from 25 January 1939.

In Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 [A10-ARF]. This text from 25 January 1939. 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 1, Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 [S18-ASJ]. Machine: S18-ASJ.

1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

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Notification S.O. 2014(E), dated 20th May, 1939 [N11-FK9], 20 May 1939, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 (8 of 1939), the Central Government"

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