In force · As amended up to 2026-08
1. The Act has been extended to—
(1) Berar by the Berar Laws Act 1941 (4 of 1941).
(2) Dadra and Nagar Haveli (w.e.f. 1-7-1965) by Reg. 6 of 1963, s. 2 and the First Schedule.
(3) Pondicherry on 1-10-1963, vide., Reg. 7 of 1963. s. 3 and the First Schedule.
(4) Lakshadweep (w.e.f. 1-10-1967): v ide. Reg. 8 of 1965. s. 3 and the First Schedule.
2. Added by Act 10 of 1927, s. 2 and the First Schedule.
Source: India Code