The Majority Act, 1875

In force 3 sections Law and Justice

An Act to amend the law respecting the age of majority.

Act 9 of 1875 Enacted 02 Mar 1875 In force 02 Mar 1875 Department Legislative Department

Administered by. Ministry of Law and Justice, Legislative Department · Other Acts of 1875

Preamble

THE MAJORITY ACT, 1875
ACT NO. 9 OF 1875¹
[2nd March, 1875]. An Act to amend the law respecting the age of majority.
Preamble.--Whereas, in the case of persons domiciled in ²[India] it is expedient ³[to specify the age of majority]; It is hereby enacted as follows:--

What this Act covers

Summary of the Majority Act, 1875

Key Details

• Act No.: 9 of 1875

• Enactment Date: 2nd March, 1875

• Local Extent: Whole of India (with specified exceptions and updates for certain territories)

• Commencement: Three months after passing.

Provisions

1. Short Title: The Majority Act, 1875

2. Age of Majority: - Section 3: Every person domiciled in India attains majority upon completing 18 years.

• Calculation: The day of birth is counted as a whole day, and majority is attained at the beginning of the 18th anniversary of the birth day.

3. Savings (Exceptions):

• (a) Does not affect capacity in matters of marriage, dower, divorce, and adoption.

• (b) Does not impact the religion or religious rites and usages of any class of citizens.

• (c) Does not affect persons who attained majority under applicable law before this Act's commencement.

Sections

Type to filter. 3 sections.

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