Repeal and saving
Section 31 of Birth and Death Act, 1969 deals with repeal and saving. Subject to the provisions of section 29, as from the coming into force of this Act in any State or part thereof, so much of any law in force therein as relates to the matters covered by this Act shall stand repealed in such State or part, as the case may be.
Repeal and saving-(1) Subject to the provisions of section 29, as from the coming into force of this Act in any State or part thereof, so much of any law in force therein as relates to the matters covered by this Act shall stand repealed in such State or part, as the case may be.
(2) Notwithstanding such repeals, anything done or any action taken (including any instruction or direction issued, any regulation or rule or order made) under any such law shall, in so far as such thing or action is not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, be deemed to have been done or taken under the provisions aforesaid, as if they were in force when such thing was done or such action was taken, and shall continue in force accordingly until superseded by anything done or any action taken under this Act.
Section 31, Birth and Death Act, 1969 (Act 18 of 1969).
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Questions about Section 31
What does Section 31 of the Birth and Death Act deal with?
Section 31 of the Birth and Death Act is headed "Repeal and saving". Subject to the provisions of section 29, as from the coming into force of this Act in any State or part thereof, so much of any law in force therein as relates to the matters covered by this Act shall stand repealed in such State or part, as the case may be.
How do I find court cases under Section 31 of the Birth and Death Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Birth Death Act 1969 31, section 31 Birth Death Act 1969, section 31 of the Birth and Death Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 31 of the Birth and Death Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 29, so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When was the Birth and Death Act enacted?
Birth and Death Act was enacted in 1969 as Act 18 of 1969. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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