Section 5, Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 [S18-AXT]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 16 June 1939 by S.O. 2014(E) [N11-FK9].

In Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 [A10-ARF]. This text from 16 June 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 5, Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 [S18-AXT]. Machine: S18-AXT.

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 65, Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 [S18-CSA], 25 January 1939, Band A. "section 5".

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