Section 3(1)(b) of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 applies to:

Section 3(1)(b) of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 applies the Act "to any person who is a Buddhist, Jaina or Sikh by religion". Hindus by religion, including Lingayats, are covered by clause (a), and other domiciled persons who are not Muslims, Christians, Parsis or Jews by clause (c).