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The Explanation to Order XXXII Rule 1 of the central Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, refers to section 3…

The Explanation points to section 3 of Act 9 of 1875. The Code retains the wording Indian Majority Act, while the 1999 amendment shortened that Act’s title to Majority Act,…

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The Explanation to Order XXXII Rule 1 of the central Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, refers to section 3 of which enactment to define a minor?

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The Explanation points to section 3 of Act 9 of 1875. The Code retains the wording Indian Majority Act, while the 1999 amendment shortened that Act’s title to Majority Act, 1875.

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Option A

The Explanation does not refer to juvenile justice legislation.

Option B

The Explanation is part of the Code, but cross-refers to section 3 of a separate enactment.

Option C

Section 3 of Act 9 of 1875 is the statutory cross-reference.

Option D

The Explanation does not refer to the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act.

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