Report No. 81
1.5. Main topics.- The following are the main topics dealt with by the Act:-
| Section | Topic |
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| 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. | |
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