Section 5, Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 [S1T-MB0]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 3 April 1986.

In Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 [A10-XTX]. This text from 3 April 1986. 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, Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 [S1T-MB0]. Machine: S1T-MB0.

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.

Defined terms in this text (0)

none

Made under this section, or naming it (0)

none

Cited by (1)

Section 7, Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 [S1T-MDC], 3 April 1986, Band A. "section 5".

Not held (0)

none

Duties published under this section (0)

none