(1) This Act may be called the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890.
(2) It extends to the whole of India ***,
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(3) It shall come into force on the first day of July, 1890.
Section 1: Title, extent and commencement.
The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890Central Act · Act 8 of 1890
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| Act | The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 |
|---|---|
| Section | 1 |
| Marginal note | Title, extent and commencement. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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- omitted, Act 34 of 2019. . The words "except the State of Jammu and Kashmir" omitted by Act 34 of 2019, s. 95 and the Fifth Schedule (w.e.f. 31-10- 2019).
- repealed. . The words "inclusive of British Baluchistan" rep by A.O. 1948.
- omitted, Act 40 of 1949. . The word "and" omitted by Act 40 of 1949, s. 3 and the Second Schedule.
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