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In forceACT NO. XV OF 1856 · 25th July, 1856

The Hindu Widow's Re-marriage Act, 1856

হিন্দু বিধবাদের পুনর্বিবাহ আইন, 1856

An Act to remove all legal obstacles to the marriage of Hindu Widows.

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Contents

  1. PreamblePreamble
  2. Section 1Marriage of Hindu widows legalized
  3. Section 2Rights of widow in deceased husband's property to cease on her re-marriage
  4. Section 3Guardianship of children of deceased husband on the re-marriage of his widow
  5. Section 4Nothing in this Act to render any childless widow capable of inheriting
  6. Section 5Saving of rights of widow marrying, except as provided in sections 2 to 4
  7. Section 6Ceremonies constituting valid marriage to have same effect on widow's marriage
  8. Section 7Consent to re-marriage of minor widow