Section 3. The word "and" omitted by Act 45 of 1962, s. 2 (w.e.f. 19-11-1962)

3. The word "and" omitted by Act 45 of 1962, s. 2 (w.e.f. 19-11-1962). 4. Ins. by s. 2, ibid . (w.e.f. 19-11-1962). (3) The expression "Hindu" in any portion of this Act shall be construed as if it included a person who, though not a Hindu by religion, is, nevertheless, a person to whom this Act applies by virtue of the provisions contained in this section. 3. Definitions .―In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,― (a) the expressions "custom" and "usage" signify any rule which, having been continuously and uniformly observed for a long time, has obtained the force of law among Hindus in any local area, tribe, community, group or family: Provided that the rule is certain and not unreasonable or opposed to public policy: and Provided further that, in the case of a rule applicable only to a family, it has not been discontinued by the family; (b) "maintenance" includes― (i) in all cases, provision for food, clothing, residence, education and medical attendance and treatment; (ii) in the case of an unmarried daughter, also the reasonable expenses of and incident to her marriage; (c) "minor" means a person who has not completed his or her age of eighteen years. 4.Overriding effect of Act .―Save as otherwise expressly provided in this Act,― (a) any text, rule or interpretation of Hindu law or any custom or usage as part of that law in force immediately before the commencement of this Act shall cease to have effect with respect to any matter for which provision is made in this Act; (b) any other law in force immediately before the commencement of this Act shall cease to apply to Hindus in so far as it is inconsistent with any of the provisions contained in this Act.