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The Rajasthan Laws (Application to Sirohi) Act, 1953

The Rajasthan Laws (Application to Sirohi) Act, 1953

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This Act integrates the region of Sirohi into the legal system of Rajasthan by extending specific state laws, including those governing police, tenancy, and civil courts, to the territory. Applying to the residents and administrative authorities of Sirohi, it retroactively enforces these laws from January 26, 1950, and repeals pre-existing local laws. This legislation matters because it unified the region's legal framework with the rest of the state, ensuring administrative consistency. Crucially, it maintains stability by safeguarding existing legal rights and ongoing proceedings while protecting citizens from retroactive criminal penalties for actions taken before the Act.

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  1. 1. Short title
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Certain Rajasthan laws to apply to Sirohi
  4. 4. Repeal of certain corresponding laws
  5. 5. Savings
  6. 6. Power of courts and other authorities to remove difficulties
  7. 7. Interpretation

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