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The Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961

Section 1Short title, extent, application and commencement

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s. 1

1. Short title, extent, application and commencement (1) This Ordinance may be called the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961. (2) It extends to the whole of [Bangladesh], and applies to all Muslim citizens of [Bangladesh], wherever they may be. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the [Government] may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint in this behalf.

  1. 1. The word “Bangladesh” was substituted for the word “Pakistan” by section 2 of the Muslim Family Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 1982 (Ordinance No. XXI of 1982)
  2. 2. The word “Bangladesh” was substituted for the word “Pakistan” by section 2 of the Muslim Family Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 1982 (Ordinance No. XXI of 1982)
  3. 3. The word “Government” was substituted for the words “Central Government” by section 2 of the Muslim Family Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 1982 (Ordinance No. XXI of 1982)

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