Section 5, Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 [S1E-0E1]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 1 December 1956.

In Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 [A10-FBR]. This text from 1 December 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 5, Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 [S1E-0E1]. Machine: S1E-0E1.

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 30, Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 [S1E-17Q], 1 December 1956, Band A. "section 5".

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