# The Oudh Estates' Act, 1869, Section 29: Muhammadan Taluqdars and Grantees empowered to adopt

- Act: The Oudh Estates' Act, 1869 (Act 1 of 1869)
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/oudh-estates-act-1869/section/29/

## Text

Every Muhammadan Taluqdár, Grantee, heir or legatee, and every widow of a Muhammadan Taluqdár or Grantee, heir or legatee, with the consent in writing of her deceased husband, shall, for the purposes of this Act, have power to adopt a son whenever, if he or she were a Hind, he or she might adopt a son. Such, power shall be exercisable only by writing executed and attested in manner required by section nineteen in case of a will and registered.

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