The Married Womens Property Act, 1874
Learn about the rights of married women under the Married Women's Property Act, 1874 in India
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Summary
The Married Women's Property Act, 1874 was enacted to safeguard the property rights of women who were married before the Act came into force. Prior to the Act, women had no right to own or inherit property. This act allowed them to own and control their property, regardless of their marital status. It also provided for the creation of a separate legal entity for married women, allowing them to hold and dispose of their property as if they were unmarried. The Act applies to all Indian women, regardless of their religion or caste.
Table of Contents
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| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Extent An Application | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Repealed | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Married Women?S Earnings To Be Their Separate Property | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Married Woman May Effect Policy Of Insurance | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Insurance By Husband For Benefit Of Wife | Open |
| 7 | Section 7: Married Woman May Take Legal Proceedings | Open |
| 8 | Section 8: Wifes Liability For Postnuptial Debts | Open |
| 9 | Section 9: Husband Not Liable For Wife?S Antenuptial Debts | Open |
| 10 | Section 10: Extent Of Husband?S Liability For Wife?S Breach Of Trust Or Devastation | Open |
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