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The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 is a legal act that governs Hindu marriages in India.

Hindu Marriage Legal Framework Divorce Maintenance Alimony Conjugal Rights Judicial Separation Void And Voidable Marriages

Summary

The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 is a legal act that governs Hindu marriages in India. The act provides for the solemnization of Hindu marriages, the conditions for a Hindu marriage, registration of Hindu marriages, restitution of conjugal rights, judicial separation, void and voidable marriages, divorce, maintenance, and alimony. The act aims to provide a legal framework for the regulation and maintenance of Hindu marriages, and to protect the rights of Hindu women in marriage. The act applies to all Hindus, including Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs.

Table of Contents

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1 Section 1: Short Title And Extent Open
2 Section 2: Application Of Act Open
3 Section 3: Definitions Open
4 Section 4: Overriding Effect Of Act Open
5 Section 5: Conditions For A Hindu Marriage Open
6 Section 6: [Omitted] Open
7 Section 7: Ceremonies For A Hindu Marriage Open
8 Section 8: Registration Of Hindu Marriages Open
9 Section 9: Restitution Of Conjugal Right Open
10 Section 10: Judicial Separation Open
11 Section 11: Void Marriages Open
12 Section 12: Voidable Marriages Open
13 Section 13: Divorce Open
14 Section 13A: Alternate Relief In Divorce Proceedings Open
15 Section 13B: Divorce By Mutual Consent Open
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