The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
PRELIMINARY
Section 1: Short Title And Extent
Bare Act
(1) This Act may be called the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
(2) It extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir, and applies also to Hindus domiciled in the territories to which this Act extends who are outside the said territories.
Simplified Act
(1) This law is known as the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
(2) It is applicable throughout India, but not in Jammu… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
Explanation using examples
Imagine a couple, Rohan and Meera, who are both Hindus by religion. They got married in Delhi, India, in accordance with Hindu traditions. Rohan has been offered a job in Canada, and they plan to move there. Despite relocating, they want to ensure that their marriage is recognized by Indian law. Section 1(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, reassures them that even though they will be living outside India, their marriage is still governed by this Act as they are domiciled in India and were married there.
