In force · As amended up to 2026-08
1. 1st July, 1961, vide notification No. S.O. 1410, dated 20th June, 1961, see Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, sec. 3(ii).
2. Subs. by Act 43 of 1986, s. 2, for "or after the marriage" (w.e.f. 19-11-1986).
3. Subs. by Act 63 of 1984, s. 2, for certain words (w.e.f. 2-10-1985).
Source: India Code