Short title
Section 1 of the Majority Act, 1875 deals with short title. This Act may be called the Limitation Act, 1963. The Act came into force on 02 Mar 1875.
(1) This Act may be called the Limitation Act, 1963.
(2) It extends to the whole of India 1***.
(3) It shall come into force on such date2 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
Section 1, The Majority Act, 1875 (Act 9 of 1875).
Questions about Section 1
What does Section 1 of the Majority Act deal with?
Section 1 of the Majority Act is headed "Short title". This Act may be called the Limitation Act, 1963.
How do I find court cases under Section 1 of the Majority 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: Majority Act 1875 1, section 1 Majority Act 1875, section 1 of the Majority Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 1 of the Majority Act come into force?
Section 1 of the Majority Act, cited as Majority Act 1875 1, came into force on 02 Mar 1875, having been enacted on 02 Mar 1875. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 3. Age of majority of persons domiciled in India73 words
- 2. Saving62 words
Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 14 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.