Notwithstanding any custom or rule of any law to the contrary, no marriage contracted by a woman shall be invalid and no issue of such marriage shall be considered as illegitimate by reasons only of such woman being a devadasi.
Section 4: Marriage of devadasi
The Karnataka Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1982.State Act of Karnataka · Act 1 of 1984
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Karnataka Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1982. |
|---|---|
| Section | 4 |
| Marginal note | Marriage of devadasi |
| Jurisdiction | State of Karnataka |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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