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0	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] WILLS AND INTESTACY REGULATION, 1799	V	3rd May, 1799	A Regulation to limit the interference of the Zilla Courts of Diwani Adalat in the execution of wills and administration to the estates of persons dying intestate.	1. Doubts having been entertained to what extent and in what manner, the Judges of the Zila Courts of the Diwani Adalat are authorised to interfere in cases wherein the inhabitants of the 2[Bangladesh] may have left wills at their decease, and appointed executors to carry the same into effect, or may have died intestat...	false	[ "1315", "388" ]	7	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word “Bangladesh” was substituted of the word “Province” by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48...	1	2. Estates of Hindus, Muhammadans and others, not being disqualified landholders, leaving wills	2. In all cases of Hindu, Mussalman or other person subject to the jurisdiction of the Zila Courts, having at his death left a will and appointed an executor or executors to carry the same into effect, and in which the heir to the deceased may not be a disqualified landholder subject to the superintendence of the Court...	[ "388" ]
1	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] WILLS AND INTESTACY REGULATION, 1799	V	3rd May, 1799	A Regulation to limit the interference of the Zilla Courts of Diwani Adalat in the execution of wills and administration to the estates of persons dying intestate.	1. Doubts having been entertained to what extent and in what manner, the Judges of the Zila Courts of the Diwani Adalat are authorised to interfere in cases wherein the inhabitants of the 2[Bangladesh] may have left wills at their decease, and appointed executors to carry the same into effect, or may have died intestat...	false	[ "1315", "388" ]	7	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word “Bangladesh” was substituted of the word “Province” by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48...	2	3. Estates of persons dying intestate	3. In case of a Hindu, Mussalman or other person subject to the jurisdiction of the Zila Courts dying intestate, but leaving a son or other heir, who, by the laws of the country, may be entitled to succeed to the whole estate of the deceased, such heir, if of age and competent to take the possession and management of t...	[ "388" ]
2	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] WILLS AND INTESTACY REGULATION, 1799	V	3rd May, 1799	A Regulation to limit the interference of the Zilla Courts of Diwani Adalat in the execution of wills and administration to the estates of persons dying intestate.	1. Doubts having been entertained to what extent and in what manner, the Judges of the Zila Courts of the Diwani Adalat are authorised to interfere in cases wherein the inhabitants of the 2[Bangladesh] may have left wills at their decease, and appointed executors to carry the same into effect, or may have died intestat...	false	[ "1315", "388" ]	7	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word “Bangladesh” was substituted of the word “Province” by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48...	3	4. If there be more heirs than one to estate of intestate	4. If there be more heirs than one to the estate of a person dying intestate, and they can agree amongst themselves in the appointment of a common manager, they are at liberty to take possession, and the Courts of Justice are restricted from interference, without a regular Complaint, as in the case of a single heir; ...	[ "388" ]
3	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] WILLS AND INTESTACY REGULATION, 1799	V	3rd May, 1799	A Regulation to limit the interference of the Zilla Courts of Diwani Adalat in the execution of wills and administration to the estates of persons dying intestate.	1. Doubts having been entertained to what extent and in what manner, the Judges of the Zila Courts of the Diwani Adalat are authorised to interfere in cases wherein the inhabitants of the 2[Bangladesh] may have left wills at their decease, and appointed executors to carry the same into effect, or may have died intestat...	false	[ "1315", "388" ]	7	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word “Bangladesh” was substituted of the word “Province” by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48...	4	5. In what case Judge may appoint Administrator for care and management of estate of intestate	5. In the event of none of the claimants to the estate of a person dying intestate being able to give the security required by the preceding section, and in all cases wherein there may be no person authorised and willing to take charge of the landed estate of a person deceased, the Judge within whose jurisdiction such ...	[ "388" ]
4	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] WILLS AND INTESTACY REGULATION, 1799	V	3rd May, 1799	A Regulation to limit the interference of the Zilla Courts of Diwani Adalat in the execution of wills and administration to the estates of persons dying intestate.	1. Doubts having been entertained to what extent and in what manner, the Judges of the Zila Courts of the Diwani Adalat are authorised to interfere in cases wherein the inhabitants of the 2[Bangladesh] may have left wills at their decease, and appointed executors to carry the same into effect, or may have died intestat...	false	[ "1315", "388" ]	7	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word “Bangladesh” was substituted of the word “Province” by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48...	5	6. Security to be taken from, and allowances paid to administrators	6. In all instances of an administrator being appointed under this regulation, he is, previous to entering upon the execution of his office, to give good security for the faithful discharge of his trust in a sum proportionate to the extent thereof and appointing him is authorised to fix for him (Subject to the approbat...	[ "388" ]
5	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] WILLS AND INTESTACY REGULATION, 1799	V	3rd May, 1799	A Regulation to limit the interference of the Zilla Courts of Diwani Adalat in the execution of wills and administration to the estates of persons dying intestate.	1. Doubts having been entertained to what extent and in what manner, the Judges of the Zila Courts of the Diwani Adalat are authorised to interfere in cases wherein the inhabitants of the 2[Bangladesh] may have left wills at their decease, and appointed executors to carry the same into effect, or may have died intestat...	false	[ "1315", "388" ]	7	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word “Bangladesh” was substituted of the word “Province” by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48...	6	7. Procedure cases of persons dying intestate, leaving personal property to which there is no claimant	7. The Judges of the Zila Courts on receiving information that any person within their respective jurisdictions has died intestate, leaving personal property, and that there is no claimant to such property, are to adopt such measures as may be necessary for the temporary care of the property, and to issue an advertise...	[ "388" ]
6	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] WILLS AND INTESTACY REGULATION, 1799	V	3rd May, 1799	A Regulation to limit the interference of the Zilla Courts of Diwani Adalat in the execution of wills and administration to the estates of persons dying intestate.	1. Doubts having been entertained to what extent and in what manner, the Judges of the Zila Courts of the Diwani Adalat are authorised to interfere in cases wherein the inhabitants of the 2[Bangladesh] may have left wills at their decease, and appointed executors to carry the same into effect, or may have died intestat...	false	[ "1315", "388" ]	7	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word “Bangladesh” was substituted of the word “Province” by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48...	7	8. Saving of jurisdiction of Court of Wards	8. Nothing in this Regulation is to be understood to limit or alter the jurisdiction of the Court of Wards in the appointment of managers or guardians for disqualified landholders, or in any case wherein a special power may be vested in the Court of Wards.	[ "388" ]
7	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND ESCHEATS REGULATION, 1810	XIX	14th December, 1810	A Regulation for the due appropriation of the rents and produce of lands granted for the support of colleges and other purposes; for the maintenance and repair of public buildings; and for the custody and disposal of nazul property or escheats.	1. Whereas considerable endowments have been granted in land by the preceding Governments of this country and by individuals for the support of colleges and for other beneficial purposes; and whereas there are grounds to suppose that the produce of such lands is in many instances appropriated, contrary to the intent...	false	[ "1316", "388", "326" ]	16	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word \"Bangladesh\" was substituted by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[3] The...	1	2. Superintendence of lands granted for support of Colleges, etc.	2. The general superintendence of all lands granted for the support of colleges and for other beneficial purposes, and of all public buildings, such as bridges, sarais, kattras and other edifices, is hereby vested in the 2[Deputy Commissioner]	[ "388" ]
8	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND ESCHEATS REGULATION, 1810	XIX	14th December, 1810	A Regulation for the due appropriation of the rents and produce of lands granted for the support of colleges and other purposes; for the maintenance and repair of public buildings; and for the custody and disposal of nazul property or escheats.	1. Whereas considerable endowments have been granted in land by the preceding Governments of this country and by individuals for the support of colleges and for other beneficial purposes; and whereas there are grounds to suppose that the produce of such lands is in many instances appropriated, contrary to the intent...	false	[ "1316", "388", "326" ]	16	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word \"Bangladesh\" was substituted by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[3] The...	2	3. Appropriation of endowments	3. It shall be the duty of the 2[Deputy Commissioner] to take care that all endowments made for the maintenance of establishments of the above description be duly appropriated to the purpose for which they were destined by the Government or individual by whom such endowments were granted. In like manner it shall be the...	[ "388" ]
9	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND ESCHEATS REGULATION, 1810	XIX	14th December, 1810	A Regulation for the due appropriation of the rents and produce of lands granted for the support of colleges and other purposes; for the maintenance and repair of public buildings; and for the custody and disposal of nazul property or escheats.	1. Whereas considerable endowments have been granted in land by the preceding Governments of this country and by individuals for the support of colleges and for other beneficial purposes; and whereas there are grounds to suppose that the produce of such lands is in many instances appropriated, contrary to the intent...	false	[ "1316", "388", "326" ]	16	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word \"Bangladesh\" was substituted by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[3] The...	3	4. Disposal of ruined buildings	4. In those cases, however, in which any of the buildings in question have fallen to decay, and cannot, from that or other causes, be conveniently repaired, or are not calculated if repaired to afford any material accommodation to the public, the 2[Deputy Commissioner] shall recommend that they be sold on the public ac...	[ "388" ]
10	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND ESCHEATS REGULATION, 1810	XIX	14th December, 1810	A Regulation for the due appropriation of the rents and produce of lands granted for the support of colleges and other purposes; for the maintenance and repair of public buildings; and for the custody and disposal of nazul property or escheats.	1. Whereas considerable endowments have been granted in land by the preceding Governments of this country and by individuals for the support of colleges and for other beneficial purposes; and whereas there are grounds to suppose that the produce of such lands is in many instances appropriated, contrary to the intent...	false	[ "1316", "388", "326" ]	16	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word \"Bangladesh\" was substituted by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[3] The...	4	5. Lands or public edifices not to be appropriated by individuals for private uses	5. Under the foregoing rules it will of course be incumbent on the 2[Deputy Commissioner] to prevent any lands which have been granted for the support of establishments of the above description from being converted to the private use of individuals, or appropriated in any other mode contrary to the intent and will of t...	[ "388" ]
11	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND ESCHEATS REGULATION, 1810	XIX	14th December, 1810	A Regulation for the due appropriation of the rents and produce of lands granted for the support of colleges and other purposes; for the maintenance and repair of public buildings; and for the custody and disposal of nazul property or escheats.	1. Whereas considerable endowments have been granted in land by the preceding Governments of this country and by individuals for the support of colleges and for other beneficial purposes; and whereas there are grounds to suppose that the produce of such lands is in many instances appropriated, contrary to the intent...	false	[ "1316", "388", "326" ]	16	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word \"Bangladesh\" was substituted by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[3] The...	5	6. Estimates of necessary repairs to be submitted to [Government]	6. Whenever the 3[Deputy Commissioner] may be of opinion that any of the above-mentioned edifices required repair, he shall obtain the necessary estimates of the expense required for the execution of the work, and forward them to 4[the Government] for its approval.	[ "388" ]
12	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND ESCHEATS REGULATION, 1810	XIX	14th December, 1810	A Regulation for the due appropriation of the rents and produce of lands granted for the support of colleges and other purposes; for the maintenance and repair of public buildings; and for the custody and disposal of nazul property or escheats.	1. Whereas considerable endowments have been granted in land by the preceding Governments of this country and by individuals for the support of colleges and for other beneficial purposes; and whereas there are grounds to suppose that the produce of such lands is in many instances appropriated, contrary to the intent...	false	[ "1316", "388", "326" ]	16	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word \"Bangladesh\" was substituted by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[3] The...	6	7. Superintendence of nazul property	7. The general superintendence of all nazal property or escheats is likewise hereby vested in the 2[Deputy Commissioner] who will inform himself fully through the channel hereafter mentioned of all property of that description, and direct whether it should be sold on the public account, or in what other mode it should ...	[ "388" ]
13	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND ESCHEATS REGULATION, 1810	XIX	14th December, 1810	A Regulation for the due appropriation of the rents and produce of lands granted for the support of colleges and other purposes; for the maintenance and repair of public buildings; and for the custody and disposal of nazul property or escheats.	1. Whereas considerable endowments have been granted in land by the preceding Governments of this country and by individuals for the support of colleges and for other beneficial purposes; and whereas there are grounds to suppose that the produce of such lands is in many instances appropriated, contrary to the intent...	false	[ "1316", "388", "326" ]	16	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word \"Bangladesh\" was substituted by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[3] The...	7	8. Appointment of local agents	8. To enable the 2[Deputy Commissioner] the better to carry into effect the duties intrusted to him by this Regulation, local agents shall be appointed by the Government in each zila subject to the authority, control and orders of the 3[Deputy Commissioner].	[ "388" ]
14	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND ESCHEATS REGULATION, 1810	XIX	14th December, 1810	A Regulation for the due appropriation of the rents and produce of lands granted for the support of colleges and other purposes; for the maintenance and repair of public buildings; and for the custody and disposal of nazul property or escheats.	1. Whereas considerable endowments have been granted in land by the preceding Governments of this country and by individuals for the support of colleges and for other beneficial purposes; and whereas there are grounds to suppose that the produce of such lands is in many instances appropriated, contrary to the intent...	false	[ "1316", "388", "326" ]	16	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word \"Bangladesh\" was substituted by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[3] The...	8	9.	9. [This section was omitted by Article 3 and THE SCHEDULE of the Bangladesh Laws (Repealing and Amending) Order, 1973 (President's Order No. 12 of 1973)]	[ "388" ]
15	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND ESCHEATS REGULATION, 1810	XIX	14th December, 1810	A Regulation for the due appropriation of the rents and produce of lands granted for the support of colleges and other purposes; for the maintenance and repair of public buildings; and for the custody and disposal of nazul property or escheats.	1. Whereas considerable endowments have been granted in land by the preceding Governments of this country and by individuals for the support of colleges and for other beneficial purposes; and whereas there are grounds to suppose that the produce of such lands is in many instances appropriated, contrary to the intent...	false	[ "1316", "388", "326" ]	16	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word \"Bangladesh\" was substituted by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[3] The...	9	10. Agents to ascertain and report particulars of endowments, etc.	10. Under the provisions of the present Regulation it will of course be the duty of the agents to obtain full information from the public records, and by personal inquiries, respecting all endowments, establishments and buildings of the nature of those above-described, and of all nazul property or escheats, and to repo...	[ "388" ]
16	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND ESCHEATS REGULATION, 1810	XIX	14th December, 1810	A Regulation for the due appropriation of the rents and produce of lands granted for the support of colleges and other purposes; for the maintenance and repair of public buildings; and for the custody and disposal of nazul property or escheats.	1. Whereas considerable endowments have been granted in land by the preceding Governments of this country and by individuals for the support of colleges and for other beneficial purposes; and whereas there are grounds to suppose that the produce of such lands is in many instances appropriated, contrary to the intent...	false	[ "1316", "388", "326" ]	16	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word \"Bangladesh\" was substituted by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[3] The...	10	11. also names, etc., of present trustees or managers	11. The said agents will further ascertain and report the names, together with other particulars, of the present trustees, managers or superintendents of the several institutions, foundations or establishments above described, whether under the designation of mutawali or any other, and by whom and under what authority ...	[ "388" ]
17	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND ESCHEATS REGULATION, 1810	XIX	14th December, 1810	A Regulation for the due appropriation of the rents and produce of lands granted for the support of colleges and other purposes; for the maintenance and repair of public buildings; and for the custody and disposal of nazul property or escheats.	1. Whereas considerable endowments have been granted in land by the preceding Governments of this country and by individuals for the support of colleges and for other beneficial purposes; and whereas there are grounds to suppose that the produce of such lands is in many instances appropriated, contrary to the intent...	false	[ "1316", "388", "326" ]	16	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word \"Bangladesh\" was substituted by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[3] The...	11	12. and all vacancies or casualties, with full information as to pretensions of claimants	12. The local agents will also report to the 2[Deputy Commissioner] all vacancies and casualties which may occur, with full information of all circumstances, to enable the 3[Deputy Commissioner] to judge the pretensions of the person or persons claiming the trust; particularly whether the succession have been heretofor...	[ "388" ]
18	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND ESCHEATS REGULATION, 1810	XIX	14th December, 1810	A Regulation for the due appropriation of the rents and produce of lands granted for the support of colleges and other purposes; for the maintenance and repair of public buildings; and for the custody and disposal of nazul property or escheats.	1. Whereas considerable endowments have been granted in land by the preceding Governments of this country and by individuals for the support of colleges and for other beneficial purposes; and whereas there are grounds to suppose that the produce of such lands is in many instances appropriated, contrary to the intent...	false	[ "1316", "388", "326" ]	16	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word \"Bangladesh\" was substituted by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[3] The...	12	13. to recommend fit persons in cases where nomination rests in Government	13. In those cases in which the nomination has usually rested with the present or former Government, or with a public officer, or of right appertains to 2[the Government], in consequence of no private person being competent and entitled to make sufficient provision for the succession to the trust and management, it wil...	[ "388" ]
19	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND ESCHEATS REGULATION, 1810	XIX	14th December, 1810	A Regulation for the due appropriation of the rents and produce of lands granted for the support of colleges and other purposes; for the maintenance and repair of public buildings; and for the custody and disposal of nazul property or escheats.	1. Whereas considerable endowments have been granted in land by the preceding Governments of this country and by individuals for the support of colleges and for other beneficial purposes; and whereas there are grounds to suppose that the produce of such lands is in many instances appropriated, contrary to the intent...	false	[ "1316", "388", "326" ]	16	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word \"Bangladesh\" was substituted by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[3] The...	13	14. [Deputy Commissioner] to appoint such persons, or make other provision for trust	14. On the receipt of the report and information required by the preceding clause, the 3[Deputy Commissioner] will either appoint the person or persons nominated for his approval, or will make such other provision for the trust, superintendence and management as may be right and fit with reference to the nature and con...	[ "388" ]
20	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND ESCHEATS REGULATION, 1810	XIX	14th December, 1810	A Regulation for the due appropriation of the rents and produce of lands granted for the support of colleges and other purposes; for the maintenance and repair of public buildings; and for the custody and disposal of nazul property or escheats.	1. Whereas considerable endowments have been granted in land by the preceding Governments of this country and by individuals for the support of colleges and for other beneficial purposes; and whereas there are grounds to suppose that the produce of such lands is in many instances appropriated, contrary to the intent...	false	[ "1316", "388", "326" ]	16	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word \"Bangladesh\" was substituted by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[3] The...	14	15. Saving of private rights	15. Nothing contained in this Regulation shall be construed to preclude any individual who may conceive that he has just grounds of complaint on account of any orders which may be passed by any of the above-mentioned authorities, with respect to the appropriation of any lands or buildings of the nature of those above-d...	[ "388" ]
21	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND ESCHEATS REGULATION, 1810	XIX	14th December, 1810	A Regulation for the due appropriation of the rents and produce of lands granted for the support of colleges and other purposes; for the maintenance and repair of public buildings; and for the custody and disposal of nazul property or escheats.	1. Whereas considerable endowments have been granted in land by the preceding Governments of this country and by individuals for the support of colleges and for other beneficial purposes; and whereas there are grounds to suppose that the produce of such lands is in many instances appropriated, contrary to the intent...	false	[ "1316", "388", "326" ]	16	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word \"Bangladesh\" was substituted by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[3] The...	15	16. Object of Regulation	16. It is to be clearly understood that the object of the present Regulation is solely to provide for the due appropriation of lands granted for public purpose agreeably to the intent of the grantor, and not to resume any part of the produce of them for the benefit of the Government. In like manner it is fully intended...	[ "388" ]
22	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND ESCHEATS REGULATION, 1810	XIX	14th December, 1810	A Regulation for the due appropriation of the rents and produce of lands granted for the support of colleges and other purposes; for the maintenance and repair of public buildings; and for the custody and disposal of nazul property or escheats.	1. Whereas considerable endowments have been granted in land by the preceding Governments of this country and by individuals for the support of colleges and for other beneficial purposes; and whereas there are grounds to suppose that the produce of such lands is in many instances appropriated, contrary to the intent...	false	[ "1316", "388", "326" ]	16	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word \"Bangladesh\" was substituted by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[3] The...	16	16 A. Function of the Board of Revenue to be discharged by the Administrator of Waqfs in [Bangladesh]	3[16A. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Regulation, the powers and functions of the 4[Deputy Commissioner] under this Regulation shall be exercised in respect of any waqf property in 5[Bangladesh] by the Administrator of Waqfs appointed under the Waqfs Ordinance, 1962.]	[ "326", "388" ]
23	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] STATE PRISONERS REGULATION, 1818	III	7th April, 1818	A Regulation for the confinement of State Prisoners.	1. Whereas reasons of the security of 2[Bangladesh] occasionally render it necessary to place under personal restraint individuals against whom there may not be sufficient ground to institute any judicial proceeding, or when such proceeding may not be adapted to the nature of the case, or may for other reasons be unadv...	false	[ "1317", "388" ]	18	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word \"Bangladesh\" was substituted for the word \"Pakistan\" by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Lows) order, 1972 (President's Order N...	1	2. Proceedings for placing persons under restraint as State prisoners	2. First.- When the reasons stated in the preamble of this Regulation may seem to the Government to require that an individual should be placed under personal restraint, without any immediate view to ulterior proceedings of a judicial nature, a warrant of commitment shall be issued by the Government to the officer in w...	[]
24	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] STATE PRISONERS REGULATION, 1818	III	7th April, 1818	A Regulation for the confinement of State Prisoners.	1. Whereas reasons of the security of 2[Bangladesh] occasionally render it necessary to place under personal restraint individuals against whom there may not be sufficient ground to institute any judicial proceeding, or when such proceeding may not be adapted to the nature of the case, or may for other reasons be unadv...	false	[ "1317", "388" ]	18	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word \"Bangladesh\" was substituted for the word \"Pakistan\" by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Lows) order, 1972 (President's Order N...	2	Form of warrant	Second.- The warrant of commitment shall be in that one of the forms set out in the Appendix to this Regulation which is appropriate to the case. Third.- The warrant of commitment shall, in relation to a person to be confined for reasons connected with defence, external affairs or the security of 2[Bangladesh] be suffi...	[]
25	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] STATE PRISONERS REGULATION, 1818	III	7th April, 1818	A Regulation for the confinement of State Prisoners.	1. Whereas reasons of the security of 2[Bangladesh] occasionally render it necessary to place under personal restraint individuals against whom there may not be sufficient ground to institute any judicial proceeding, or when such proceeding may not be adapted to the nature of the case, or may for other reasons be unadv...	false	[ "1317", "388" ]	18	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word \"Bangladesh\" was substituted for the word \"Pakistan\" by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Lows) order, 1972 (President's Order N...	3	2A. Procedure Board, etc.	2A. The provisions of sub-section (2) of section 6 of the Security of Pakistan Act, 1952 (XXXV of 1952), and those of section 6A of that Act, shall mutatis mutandis apply in relation to a person placed under personal restraint under this Regulation as they apply in relation to a person detained under that Act.	[]
26	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] STATE PRISONERS REGULATION, 1818	III	7th April, 1818	A Regulation for the confinement of State Prisoners.	1. Whereas reasons of the security of 2[Bangladesh] occasionally render it necessary to place under personal restraint individuals against whom there may not be sufficient ground to institute any judicial proceeding, or when such proceeding may not be adapted to the nature of the case, or may for other reasons be unadv...	false	[ "1317", "388" ]	18	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word \"Bangladesh\" was substituted for the word \"Pakistan\" by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Lows) order, 1972 (President's Order N...	4	3. Officers having custody of State prisoners to submit periodical reports	3. Every officer in whose custody any State prisoner may be placed shall, on the 1st of January and 1st of July of each year, submit a report to the Government on the conduct, the health and the comfort of such State prisoner, in order that the Government may determine whether the orders for his detention shall continu...	[]
27	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] STATE PRISONERS REGULATION, 1818	III	7th April, 1818	A Regulation for the confinement of State Prisoners.	1. Whereas reasons of the security of 2[Bangladesh] occasionally render it necessary to place under personal restraint individuals against whom there may not be sufficient ground to institute any judicial proceeding, or when such proceeding may not be adapted to the nature of the case, or may for other reasons be unadv...	false	[ "1317", "388" ]	18	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word \"Bangladesh\" was substituted for the word \"Pakistan\" by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Lows) order, 1972 (President's Order N...	5	4. State prisoners in custody of Zila Magistrate, by whom to be visited	4. First.- When any State prisoner is in the custody of a Zila Magistrate, the Judges are to visit such State prisoner on the occasion of the periodical sessions, and they are to issue any orders concerning the treatment of the State prisoner which may appear to them advisable, provided they be not inconsistent with th...	[]
28	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] STATE PRISONERS REGULATION, 1818	III	7th April, 1818	A Regulation for the confinement of State Prisoners.	1. Whereas reasons of the security of 2[Bangladesh] occasionally render it necessary to place under personal restraint individuals against whom there may not be sufficient ground to institute any judicial proceeding, or when such proceeding may not be adapted to the nature of the case, or may for other reasons be unadv...	false	[ "1317", "388" ]	18	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word \"Bangladesh\" was substituted for the word \"Pakistan\" by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Lows) order, 1972 (President's Order N...	6	State prisoners in custody of public officer, not being Zila Magistrate, by whom to be visited	Second.- When any State prisoner is placed in the custody of any public officer not being a Zila Magistrate, the Government will instruct either the Zila Magistrate, or the Judge, or any other public officer, not being the person in whose custody the prisoner may be placed, to visit such prisoner at stated periods and ...	[]
29	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] STATE PRISONERS REGULATION, 1818	III	7th April, 1818	A Regulation for the confinement of State Prisoners.	1. Whereas reasons of the security of 2[Bangladesh] occasionally render it necessary to place under personal restraint individuals against whom there may not be sufficient ground to institute any judicial proceeding, or when such proceeding may not be adapted to the nature of the case, or may for other reasons be unadv...	false	[ "1317", "388" ]	18	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word \"Bangladesh\" was substituted for the word \"Pakistan\" by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Lows) order, 1972 (President's Order N...	7	5. Representations by State prisoners to be submitted to Government	5. The officer in whose custody any State prisoner may be placed is to forward, with such observations as may appear necessary, every representation which such State prisoner may from time to time be desirous of submitting to the Government.	[]
30	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] STATE PRISONERS REGULATION, 1818	III	7th April, 1818	A Regulation for the confinement of State Prisoners.	1. Whereas reasons of the security of 2[Bangladesh] occasionally render it necessary to place under personal restraint individuals against whom there may not be sufficient ground to institute any judicial proceeding, or when such proceeding may not be adapted to the nature of the case, or may for other reasons be unadv...	false	[ "1317", "388" ]	18	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word \"Bangladesh\" was substituted for the word \"Pakistan\" by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Lows) order, 1972 (President's Order N...	8	6. Report to Government regarding confinement, etc., of prisoners	6. Every officer in whose custody any State prisoner may be placed shall, as soon after taking such prisoner into his custody as may be practicable, report to the Government whether the degree of confinement to which he may be subjected appears liable to injure his health, and whether the allowance fixed for his suppor...	[]
31	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] STATE PRISONERS REGULATION, 1818	III	7th April, 1818	A Regulation for the confinement of State Prisoners.	1. Whereas reasons of the security of 2[Bangladesh] occasionally render it necessary to place under personal restraint individuals against whom there may not be sufficient ground to institute any judicial proceeding, or when such proceeding may not be adapted to the nature of the case, or may for other reasons be unadv...	false	[ "1317", "388" ]	18	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word \"Bangladesh\" was substituted for the word \"Pakistan\" by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Lows) order, 1972 (President's Order N...	9	7. Appropriation of allowance for support	7. Every officer in whose custody any State prisoner may be placed shall take care that the allowance fixed for the support of such State prisoner is duly appropriated to that object.	[]
32	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] STATE PRISONERS REGULATION, 1818	III	7th April, 1818	A Regulation for the confinement of State Prisoners.	1. Whereas reasons of the security of 2[Bangladesh] occasionally render it necessary to place under personal restraint individuals against whom there may not be sufficient ground to institute any judicial proceeding, or when such proceeding may not be adapted to the nature of the case, or may for other reasons be unadv...	false	[ "1317", "388" ]	18	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word \"Bangladesh\" was substituted for the word \"Pakistan\" by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Lows) order, 1972 (President's Order N...	10	7A. Functions of the Government	7A. (1) Where a person is, or is to be, confined in Bangladesh under this Regulation for reasons connected with defence, external affairs or the security of 2[Bangladesh], the warrant of commitment, and any orders as to his release or the place of his detention shall be issued by the Government, and the amount of the a...	[]
33	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] STATE PRISONERS REGULATION, 1818	III	7th April, 1818	A Regulation for the confinement of State Prisoners.	1. Whereas reasons of the security of 2[Bangladesh] occasionally render it necessary to place under personal restraint individuals against whom there may not be sufficient ground to institute any judicial proceeding, or when such proceeding may not be adapted to the nature of the case, or may for other reasons be unadv...	false	[ "1317", "388" ]	18	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word \"Bangladesh\" was substituted for the word \"Pakistan\" by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Lows) order, 1972 (President's Order N...	11	8.	8. [Applicability of ss. 3 to 7 to persons now confined, as State prisoners]. Rep. by the Repealing Act, 1874 (XVI of 1874)	[]
34	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] STATE PRISONERS REGULATION, 1818	III	7th April, 1818	A Regulation for the confinement of State Prisoners.	1. Whereas reasons of the security of 2[Bangladesh] occasionally render it necessary to place under personal restraint individuals against whom there may not be sufficient ground to institute any judicial proceeding, or when such proceeding may not be adapted to the nature of the case, or may for other reasons be unadv...	false	[ "1317", "388" ]	18	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word \"Bangladesh\" was substituted for the word \"Pakistan\" by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Lows) order, 1972 (President's Order N...	12	9. Attachment of estates by order of Government without decision of Court	9. Whenever the 2[Government], for the reasons declared in the preamble to this Regulation, shall judge it necessary to attach the estates or lands of any zamindar, jagirdar, talukdar or other person, without any previous decision of a Court of Justice or other judicial proceeding, the grounds on which the Resolution o...	[ "388" ]
35	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] STATE PRISONERS REGULATION, 1818	III	7th April, 1818	A Regulation for the confinement of State Prisoners.	1. Whereas reasons of the security of 2[Bangladesh] occasionally render it necessary to place under personal restraint individuals against whom there may not be sufficient ground to institute any judicial proceeding, or when such proceeding may not be adapted to the nature of the case, or may for other reasons be unadv...	false	[ "1317", "388" ]	18	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word \"Bangladesh\" was substituted for the word \"Pakistan\" by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Lows) order, 1972 (President's Order N...	13	10. Management of attached estates	10. First.-The lands or estates which may be so temporarily attached shall be held under the management of the officers of Government in the Revenue Department; and the collections shall be made and adjudged on the same principles as those of other estates held under khas management.	[]
36	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] STATE PRISONERS REGULATION, 1818	III	7th April, 1818	A Regulation for the confinement of State Prisoners.	1. Whereas reasons of the security of 2[Bangladesh] occasionally render it necessary to place under personal restraint individuals against whom there may not be sufficient ground to institute any judicial proceeding, or when such proceeding may not be adapted to the nature of the case, or may for other reasons be unadv...	false	[ "1317", "388" ]	18	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word \"Bangladesh\" was substituted for the word \"Pakistan\" by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Lows) order, 1972 (President's Order N...	14	Attached lands not liable to sale in execution	Second.- Such lands or estates shall not be liable to be sold in execution of decrees of the Civil Courts, or for the realisation of fines or otherwise, during the period in which they may be so held under attachment.	[]
37	Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json	Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872	THE [***] STATE PRISONERS REGULATION, 1818	III	7th April, 1818	A Regulation for the confinement of State Prisoners.	1. Whereas reasons of the security of 2[Bangladesh] occasionally render it necessary to place under personal restraint individuals against whom there may not be sufficient ground to institute any judicial proceeding, or when such proceeding may not be adapted to the nature of the case, or may for other reasons be unadv...	false	[ "1317", "388" ]	18	[ "[1] The word \"Bengal\" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).", "[2] The word \"Bangladesh\" was substituted for the word \"Pakistan\" by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Lows) order, 1972 (President's Order N...	15	Government to arrange for satisfaction of decrees	Third.- In the cases mentioned in the preceding clause the Government will make such arrangement as may be fair and equitable for the satisfaction of the decrees of the Civil Courts.	[]

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Bangladesh Laws (BDLaws) Dataset

This dataset contains the full text of laws, regulations, and acts published on the official Bangladesh Laws (BDLaws) website, maintained by the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division, Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.

The data was scraped from all 56 official volumes and is provided here as a single flat table with one row per section of an act, so each row is self-contained and ready for retrieval, question-answering, or fine-tuning workloads.

Dataset Summary

Rows (sections): 43,071
Unique acts / regulations: 1,469
Volumes covered: all 56 official BDLaws volumes
Repealed acts: 100
Format: JSON Lines (bdlaws.jsonl)

Dataset Structure

Each line is a JSON object with the following fields:

Field	Type	Description
`id`	int	Unique row index
`source_file`	string	Original scraped source file the record came from
`volume_name`	string	Name of the BDLaws volume (e.g. "Regulation V of 1799 to Act No. I of 1872")
`act_name`	string	Full name of the act/regulation
`act_no`	string	Act number as published
`published_date`	string	Date the act was published/enacted
`short_title`	string	Short title / summary of the act
`preamble`	string	Preamble text of the act, if present (empty string otherwise)
`repealed`	bool	Whether the act has been repealed
`repealed_notice`	string	Notice text describing the repeal, if applicable (empty string otherwise)
`related_act`	list[string]	Act numbers related to this act
`num_of_sections`	int	Total number of sections in the parent act
`notes`	list[string]	Footnotes/amendment notes attached to the act
`section_id`	int	Section number within the act
`section_name`	string	Section heading/title
`section_text`	string	Full text of the section
`section_related_acts`	list[string]	Act numbers referenced within this section

Example

{
  "id": 0,
  "source_file": "Final_v4_bdlaws_volume_1-26.json",
  "volume_name": "Regulation V of 1799  to  Act No. I  of 1872",
  "act_name": "THE [***] WILLS AND INTESTACY REGULATION, 1799",
  "act_no": "V",
  "published_date": "3rd May, 1799",
  "short_title": "A Regulation to limit the interference of the Zilla Courts of Diwani Adalat in the execution of wills and administration to the estates of persons dying intestate.",
  "repealed": false,
  "related_act": ["1315", "388"],
  "num_of_sections": 7,
  "section_id": 1,
  "section_name": "2. Estates of Hindus, Muhammadans and others, not being disqualified landholders, leaving wills",
  "section_text": "2. In all cases of Hindu, Mussalman or other person subject to the jurisdiction of the Zila Courts...",
  "section_related_acts": ["388"]
}

Source Data

The raw data was scraped from the official Bangladesh Laws website (http://bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd/) across two collection batches (volumes 1-26 and volumes 27-56), then merged and flattened into this section-level format.

Loading the Dataset

from datasets import load_dataset

ds = load_dataset("json", data_files="bdlaws.jsonl", split="train")

Licensing / Usage Notes

The underlying text consists of Bangladesh government laws and regulations, which are generally public-record legislative texts. No license has been formally attached to this scrape — please verify applicable usage terms before redistribution and update this field with the correct license once confirmed.

Limitations

Scraped/OCR-derived text may contain formatting artifacts inherited from the source site (e.g. bracketed amendment markers like 2[Bangladesh]).
preamble, notes, and other act-level fields are duplicated across every section row belonging to the same act, since the table is flattened to one row per section.

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