In force · As amended up to 2026-08
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