1. Title, extent and commencement
(1)
This Act may be called the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890.
(2)
It extends to the whole of India ***, ** * ***
(3)
It shall come into force on the first day of July, 1890.
Amendment notes (3)
- omitted . The words "except the State of Jammu and Kashmir" omitted by Act 34 of 2019, s. 95 and the Fifth Schedule (w.e.f. 31-10- 2019).
- rep . The words "inclusive of British Baluchistan" rep by A.O. 1948.
- omitted . The word "and" omitted by Act 40 of 1949, s. 3 and the Second Schedule.