Section 1, Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 [S1D-H2F]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 7 July 1956.

In Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 [A10-F2A]. This text from 7 July 1956. 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, Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 [S1D-H2F]. Machine: S1D-H2F.

1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force at once.

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