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When was the Majority Act, which defines the age of the majority of Indian citizens, passed?

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1875

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Summary Table Act Name Year Passed Primary Purpose The Indian Majority Act 1875 Defines the age of majority for persons domiciled in India. Therefore, the Majority Act, which defines the age of the majority of Indian citizens, was passed in 1875. The age of majority being 18 years is consistent with international standards and conventions, such as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, which defines a child as a person below the age of 18.

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