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: and

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 incident to her marriage;

(c)“minor” means a person who has not completed his or her age of eighteen years.