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The Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961

( Ordinance NO. VIII OF 1961 )

[ 2nd March ,1961 ]

An Ordinance to give effect to certain recommendations of the Commission on Marriage and Family Laws.

 
 
 
WHEREAS it is expedient to give effect to certain recommendations of the Commission on Marriage and Family Laws;
 
 
 
 
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamation of the seventh day of October, 1958, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the President is pleased to make and promulgate the following Ordinance:-
 
 
 

Short title, extent, application and commencement
1. (1) This Ordinance may be called the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961.
 
 
 
 
(2) It extends to the whole of 1[Bangladesh], and applies to all Muslim citizens of 2[Bangladesh], wherever they may be.
 
 
 
 
(3) It shall come into force on such date as the 3[Government] may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint in this behalf.
  • 1
    The word “Bangladesh” was substituted for the word “Pakistan” by section 2 of the Muslim Family Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 1982 (Ordinance No. XXI of 1982)
  • 2
    The word “Bangladesh” was substituted for the word “Pakistan” by section 2 of the Muslim Family Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 1982 (Ordinance No. XXI of 1982)
  • 3
    The word “Government” was substituted for the words “Central Government” by section 2 of the Muslim Family Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 1982 (Ordinance No. XXI of 1982)
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