Section 5: Over-riding effect of Act

Q: What does Section 5 of The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 (HMGA) deal with?

Section 5 HMGA pertains to "Over-riding effect of Act". It is part of the The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 5 of The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 (HMGA) governs over-riding effect of Act. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 5 HMGA still in force?

Yes, Section 5 of the The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 5 HMGA?

धारा 5 HMGA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 5 of the The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956. Section 5 of The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 (HMGA) governs over-riding effect of Act. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 5 HMGA?

Dhara 5 HMGA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 5 of the The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 5 of The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 (HMGA) governs over-riding effect of Act. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 5 of The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956?

Cite as: "Section 5, The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 (HMGA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, § 5 (India).

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The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 5

Over-riding effect of Act

Save as otherwise expressly provided in this Act,—

(a) any text, rule or interpretation of Hindu Law or any custom or usage as part of that law in force immediately before the commencement of this Act shall cease to have effect with respect to any matter for which provision contained in this Act.

(b) any other law in force immediately before the commencement of this Act shall cease to have effect in so far as it is inconsistent with any of the provisions contained in this Act.