16th October, 1941

 

An Act further to amend the Court of Wards Act, 1879. WHEREAS it is expedient further to amend the Court of Wards Act, 1879, for the purposes and in the manner hereinafter appearing; It is hereby enacted as follows :

 

Section 1 Short title

 

This Act may be called the Bengal Court of Wards (Amendment) Act, 1941.

 

Section 2 Amendment of section 3 of Bengal Act 9 of 1879

 

Repealed by W.B. Act 7 of 1948.

 

Section 3 Repeal of section 56

 

Repealed by W.B. Act 7 of 1948.

 

Section 4 Retrospective effect

 

The amendments made by sections 2 and 3 shall have effect in respect of all suits or proceedings including proceedings in execution which are pending on the date of commencement of this Act.