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PRELIMINARY 1. Short title and extent. (1) This act may be called the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. (2) It extends to the whole of IndiaRead More →

2. Application of Act. (1) This Act applies- (a) to any person who is a Hindu by religion in any of its forms or developments, includingRead More →

3. Definitions (Hindu Marriage Act) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,- (a) the expression “Custom” and “usage” signify any rule which, having beenRead More →

4. Overriding effect of Act. Save as otherwise expressly provided in this Act- (a) any test, rule or interpretation of Hindu law or any customRead More →

HINDU MARRIAGES 5. Conditions for a Hindu Marriage. A marriage may be solemnized between two Hindus, if the following conditions are fulfilled, namely- (i) neitherRead More →

6. Guardianship in marriage. [Repealed by the Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1978] Read full Hindu Marriage Act on a single page. Download beautiful, colourful HinduRead More →

7. Ceremonies for a Hindu Marriage. (1) A Hindu marriage may be solemnized in accordance with the customary rites and ceremonies of either party thereto. (2)Read More →

10. Judicial Separation. (1) Either party to a marriage, whether solemnized before or after the commencement of this Act, may present a petition praying forRead More →

NULLITY OF MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE 11. Void Marriages. Any marriage solemnised after the commencement of this Act, shall be null and void and may, onRead More →

12. Voidable Marriages. (1) Any marriage solemnized; whether before or after the commencement of this Act, shall be voidable and may be annulled by aRead More →

13A. Alternate relief in divorce proceedings. In any proceedings under this Act, on a petition for dissolution of marriage by a decree of divorce, exceptRead More →

13B. Divorce by mutual consent. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, a petition for dissolution of marriage by a decree of divorce mayRead More →

14. No petition for divorce to be presented within one year of marriage. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, it shall not be competentRead More →

15. Divorced persons when may marry again. When a marriage has been dissolved by a decree of divorce and either there is no right ofRead More →

16. Legitimacy of children of void and voidable marriages. (1) Notwithstanding that a marriage is null and void under section 11, any child of suchRead More →

17. Punishment of Bigamy. Any marriage between two Hindus solemnized after the commencement of this Act is void if at the date of such marriageRead More →