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Any text, rule or interpretation of Hindu law in force before the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act,…

HAMA s.4(a) displaces pre-existing Hindu law on "any matter for which provision is made in this Act". This is subject to the opening express-savings qualification; an…

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Any text, rule or interpretation of Hindu law in force before the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 shall:

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HAMA s.4(a) displaces pre-existing Hindu law on "any matter for which provision is made in this Act". This is subject to the opening express-savings qualification; an earlier text cannot simply prevail over the statute.

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