Report No. 81

1.5. Main topics.- The following are the main topics dealt with by the Act:-

Section			Topic
1	..	..	Marriage of Hindu widows legalised.
2	..	..	The right of widows in the deceased husband's property to cease on her re-marriage.
3	..	..	Guardianship of children of the deceased husband on the re-marriage of the widow.
4	..	..	Nothing in this Act to render any childless widow capable of inheriting.
5	..	..	Saving of right of widow marrying, except as provided in sections 2 to 4.
6	..	..	Ceremonies constituting valid marriage to have effect on widow's marriage.
7. first para.		..	Consent to marriage of minor widow.
7. second para		..	Punishment for abetting marriage made contrary to this section.
7. third para (proviso)		..	Effect of such marriage.
7. fourth para		..	Consent to re-marriage of major widow.