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The Explanation to Order XXXII rule 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 defines a minor by reference…

The Explanation refers to the Indian Majority Act, 1875. The word Indian was removed from that Act’s short title in 1999, so the statute is now titled the Majority Act, 1875.

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The Explanation to Order XXXII rule 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 defines a minor by reference to majority under which statute?

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The Explanation refers to the Indian Majority Act, 1875. The word Indian was removed from that Act’s short title in 1999, so the statute is now titled the Majority Act, 1875.

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Option A

The Explanation does not use the Juvenile Justice Act’s definition.

Option B

The Explanation uses the civil procedure provision to point to a separate statute on majority.

Option C

The Explanation refers to Act 9 of 1875, now titled the Majority Act, 1875.

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The Explanation does not borrow the definition from the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act.

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