Hindu Succession Act, 1956
4. Overriding effect of Act
(1) Save as otherwise expressly provided in this Act,-
(a) any text, rule or interpretation of Hindu
law or any custom or usage as part of that law in force immediately before the
commencement of this Act shall cease to have effect with respect to any matter
for which provision is made in this Act;
(b) any other law in force immediately before
the commencement of this Act shall cease to apply to Hindus insofar as it is
inconsistent with any of the provisions contained in this Act.
(2) For the removal of doubts it is hereby declared that nothing
contained in this Act shall be deemed to affect the provisions of any law for
the time being in force providing for the prevention of fragmentation of
agricultural holdings or for the fixation of ceilings or for the devolution of
tenancy rights in respect of such holdings.