In force · As amended up to 2026-08
1. Certain words omitted by Act 5 of 1988, s. 10 (w.e.f. 15-4-1988).
2. Ins. by s. 11, ibid . (w.e.f. 15-4-1988).
3. Subs. by s. 12, ibid ., for section 38 (w.e.f. 15-4-1988).
1. This Act has been extended to —
- (i) Berar by the Berar Laws Act, 1941 (4 of 1941), and
(ii) Dadra or Nagar Haveli by Reg. 6 of 1963, s. 2 and Sch. I (1-7-1965).
2. Subs. by Act 3 of 1951, s. 3 and the Schedule for "It extends to the whole of India except Part B States and, in respect of Parsi citizens of India, to the whole of India" (w.e.f. 1-4-1951).
3. Subs. by the Adaptation of Laws (No. 3) Order, 1956, for "Part B States".
4. Ins. by Act 26 of 1968, s. 3 and the Schedule (w.e.f. 24-5-1968).
Source: India Code