In force
The Maintenance Orders Enforcement Act, 1921
12 sections · As amended up to 2026-08
Sections
- 1Subs. by Act 47 of 1952, s. 3, for definition of "reciprocating territory"
- 2Section12, renumbered as sub-section (1) thereof by Act 20 of 1983, s. 2 and the Schedule (w.e.f. 15-3-1984)
- 3Declaration of reciprocal arrangements
- 4For such rules, see Gazette of India, 1923, Pt. I, p. 1263
- 5Transmission of maintenance orders made in India
- 6Power of summary Courts to make provisional maintenance orders against persons resident in reciproca
- 7Power of Court of summary jurisdiction to confirm maintenance order made out of India
- 8Enforcement of maintenance orders
- 9Payment of charges for transmission of sums awarded as maintenance and other costs and charges
- 10Proof of documents signed by officers of Court
- 11Depositions to be evidence
- 12Rule making power