Section 15 of HMA : Section 15: Divorced Persons When May Marry Again
The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Bare Act
- NULLITY OF MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE
When a marriage has been dissolved by a decree of divorce and either there is no right of appeal against the decree or, if there is such a right of appeal, the time for appealing has expired without an appeal having been presented, or an appeal has been presented but has been dismissed, it shall be lawful for either party to the marriage to marry again.
Simplified Act
Once a marriage is officially ended by a divorce decree, and there's no chance to appeal (or the time to appeal is over without anyone actually appealing, or if an appeal ...
Explanation using Example
Imagine a couple, Ravi and Priya, who decided to get a divorce due to irreconcilable differences. After the family court granted them a decree of divorce, Priya wanted to start anew and was considering remarrying. According to Section 15 of The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, since their divorce ...