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Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956

Section 2: Act to be supplemental to Act 8 of 1890

The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to, and not, save as hereinafter expressly provided, in derogation of, the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 (8 of 1890).

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