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TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government

Indian Majority Act, 1875

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https://sooperkanoon.com/act/133710

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Indian Majority Act, 1875 is Central state legislation published on SooperKanoon in full. Use this page to read the bare act and jump to judgments that cite it.

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Section1 - By the Hindu sastras, except those prevailing in Bengal, the end of the sixteenth year is the limit of minority, in
Section2 - By Muhammadan law, the end of the fifteenth year, or the attainment of puberty, is the age of majority; but Muhammadans
Section3 - European British subjects not domiciled in this country come of age at twenty-one, and it has been held that they and
Section4 - The class of persons to whom the Indian Succession Act applies includes Europeans by birth or descent domiciled in
Section5 - Substituted for the words, "except Part B States", by Part B States
Section6 - Omited for "Indian", vide THE INDIAN MAJORITY
Section7 - Substituted for "His Majesty's subjects in India", by A.L.O., 1950
Section11 - Substituted for " 3 . Age of majority of persons domiciled in India .- Subject as aforesaid, a [every minor of whose
Section153 - An Act to amend the law respecting the age of majority. WHEREAS, in the case of persons domiciled in [India] it is

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What is the Indian Majority Act, 1875?

The Indian Majority Act, 1875, is Central state legislation available in full text on SooperKanoon. It is commonly used for legal research alongside judgments that interpret and apply its provisions.

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