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3. Definitions.- In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,- (a) the expressions "custom" and "usage" signify any rule which, having been continuously and uniformly observed for a long time, has obtained the force of law among Hindus in any local area, tribe, community, group or family: PROVIDED that the rule is certain and not unreasonable or opposed to public policy: PROVIDED FURTHER that, in the case of a rule applicable only to a family, it has not been discontinued by the family; (b) "maintenance" includes- (i) in all cases, provision for food, clothing, residence, education and medical attendance and treatment; (ii) in the case of an unmarried daughter, also the reasonable expenses of and incidents to her marriage; (c) "minor" means a person who has not completed his or her age of eighteen years. | |||||
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