The Hindu Succession Act, 1956
Rep. by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1960 (58 of 1960), s.2 and the First Schedule (w.e.f. 26-12-1960). 1. The brackets and figure “(1)” omitted by Act 58 of 1960, 2. Subs. by Act 39 of 2005, s. 6, for “disposed of by him” (w.e.f. 9-9-2005). for “sub-section” (w.e.f. 20-12-1974).
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