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The Kerala Cutchi Memons Act, 1996

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The Kerala Cutchi Memons Act, 1996, unifies the laws governing inheritance and succession for the Cutchi Memon community residing in the state of Kerala. Under this legislation, all Cutchi Memons in Kerala are legally required to follow Muhammedan Law, or Islamic law, when resolving matters of property inheritance and succession. This Act is significant because it repeals various historical, localized regulations from Travancore, Cochin, and the Malabar region. By replacing these fragmented laws with a single statute, the Act ensures legal uniformity, consistency, and clarity for all members of this specific community across the entire state.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  3. 2. Cutchi Memons to be governed in certain matters by Muhammedam Law.
  4. 3. Repeal.

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