The Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936.
The Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936 is an Indian Law Act that governs the marriage, divorce, and maintenance of the Parsi community in India.
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Summary
The Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936 is an Indian Law Act that governs the marriage, divorce, and maintenance of the Parsi community in India. The act provides for the solemnization of Parsi marriages, the registration of Parsi marriages, and the dissolution of Parsi marriages through divorce. It also provides for the maintenance of spouses, children, and dependents, and establishes the Parsi Matrimonial Court to hear and determine disputes arising out of Parsi marriages. The act also recognizes the rights of Parsi women to own and inherit property and allows for the appointment of guardians for Parsi minors and persons of unsound mind.