Full text containing the act, hindu marriage act, 1955, with all the sections, schedules, short title, enactment date, and footnotes. Short title and extent 1 this act may be called the hindu marriage act, 1955. The following is a summary of the hindu marriage act 1955, which aims to allow a reader to understand the key points within the act without having to read the act itself. It appears that soon thereafter on 25 th january 1989, the appellant wife left the company of the respondent husband, but later she filed a petition for restitution of. Please click on the below links for more information. The hindu marriage act, 1955 was enacted by parliament. Paslegisb052016the sindh hindus marriagebill, 201 having been passed by the provincial 6 assembly of sindh on 15th thfebruary, 2016and assented to by the governor of sindh on 07 april, 2016 is hereby published as an act of the legislature of sindh. Section 1 in the hindu marriage act, 1955 indian kanoon. Section, and in the case of a wife also on any of the grounds might have been. Hindu marriage act 1955 section divorce judgments. What is the proof of a hindu marriage under section 8 of. Hindu marriage act 1955 section citation 8817 bare act. What is divorce by mutual consent as per section b of the hindu marriage act 1955. The hindu marriage act 1955 indian bare acts india bare act.
Section 1 any marriage solemnized, whether before or after the commencement of the act, may, on a petition presented by either the husband or the wife, be dissolved by a decree of divorce on the ground that the other party. Buy hindu marriage act, 1955 lawmanns book online at low. The hindu marriage act, 1955 act 25 of 1955 18th may, 1955 an act to amend and codify the law relating to marriage among hindus. An act to regulate the marriage of, and provide for matrimonial causes between, hindus and persons of allied religions l. The following are the salient features of the hindu marriage act,1955. Section 1a in the hindu marriage act, 1955 22 1a either party to a marriage, whether solemnised before or after the commencement of this act, may also present a petition for the dissolution of the marriage by a decree of divorce on the ground. There was a necessity for codified law applicable to all hindus. Buy hindu marriage act, 1955 lawmann s book online at best prices in india on. Hindu marriage act, 1955 with pdf download updated 2019.
The appellant and respondent have filed the petition under section b 1 of the hindu marriage act, 1955 before the family court principal judge, family court, tiz hazari district courts, delhi. Short title this act may be cited as the hindu marriage and divorce act. It lays down that the legally wedded couple must live together throug. Apr 01, 2015 sec 1 of the hindu marriage act short title and extent. Contains all enforced central and state acts linked with subordinate. Introduction hindu marriage act 1955 india law promatcher. An act to amend and codify the law relating to marriage among hindus. Under section 24 of the act of 1955, an order of maintenance is only pendentelite proceedings. Section b of the hindu marriage act provides for the couple seeking. Virtual legal assistant, query alert service and an adfree experience. It is a landmark in the history of social legislation.
Section 1 short title and extent 1 this act may be called the hindu marriage act, 1955. This extends to personal laws inter alia in the matter. The interesting factual matrix of the case is that, earlier, the appellant was married to one rachna agarwal. Hindu marriage act, 1955 page 1 outside the said territories. Marriage act, in section b, in subsection 2, the following. Mar 19, 2015 divorce by mutual consent is addressed under s. Maintenance under section 24 of the hindu marriage act 1955. The act received the assent of the president of india in 1854955. Joint petition under section b, of the hindu marriage act, 1955. Oct 09, 2016 hindu marriage act 2016 empowers the existing family courts in country to deal with the matters according to this act. Full text of hindu marriage act 1955 internet archive. All the 5 points of essential elements of valid hindu marriage are discussed in brief, viz.
Introduction hindu marriage act 1955 india law by pravin gupta the hindu marriage act 1955 was enacted by the indian parliament in the year 1955 with the intention of regulating the personal life among the hindus, especially their institution of marriage, its legitimacy, conditions for divorce and applicability etc. In august 2009, she had filed a divorce petition under section 1 ia of the hindu marriage act, 1955 which was allowed by the additional district judge and thus their marriage was dissolved. Section 1 complete act try out our premium member services. The proof of a hindu marriage under section 8 of hindu marriage act, 1955 are as follows in order to facilitate proof of a hindu marriage the state government is authorised to make rules providing for registration of marriages. Newly married couples cannot file a petition for divorce within one year of. It is a process, by which the physical union of a man and woman is legalised and thereby regulates the social life. A stage had reached when codification of law of marriage had become necessary to solve many controversial issues arising out of hindu marriage and succession. Hindu marriage act 1955 salient features of the hindu. Mar 01, 2017 matrimonial remedies under hindu marriage act, 1955 1. Law questions and answers set 10 law quiz gkseries. Xxv of 1955 an act to amend and codify the law relating to marriage among hindus be it enacted by parliament in the sixth year of the republic of india as follows. A mobile friendly pdf file of the hindu marriage act marriage laws. May 18, 2016 1 this act may be called the hindu marriage act, 1955. The brief facts are that the parties got married on 1 st may 1987.
Three other important acts were also enacted as part of the hindu code bills during this time. Pdf gender, mental illness and the hindu marriage act, 1955. For parties to seek divorce by mutual consent, they must be living separately for a period of atleast one year, and must resolve towards the end of the marriage. Section 1ia of the hindu marriage act 1955 archives. What are the grounds for divorce as per section of the hindu marriage act 1955. Petition for divorce under section b hindu marriage act 1955. The hindu marriage act, 1955 is enacted to amend and codify the law relating to marriage among hindus. Hindu marriage act, 1955, section 1 ia divorce cruelty petition by husband vague and trivial allegations made by husband against wife no evidence placed on record by husband that wife filed false and defamatory complainants against him very fact that wife had filed a petition for restitution of conjugal rights goes to show. Pdf section 5ii of the hindu marriage act, 1955 hma states that under certain circumstances, mental illness is accepted as a ground for the. Mar 07, 2017 section 14,15,16 hindu marriage act,1955.
Summary of hindu marriage act, 1955 your article library. India, being a cosmopolitan country, allows each citizen to be governed under personal laws relevant to religious views. Here we have also given some reference books and related books pdf. A uniform and comprehensive law governing all hindus.
The hindu marriage act is an act of the parliament of india enacted in 1955. Full text of hindu marriage act 1955 see other formats r. Section in the hindu marriage act, 1955 indian kanoon. Hindu marriage act, 1955 has reformed hindu law of marriage. The marriage laws amendment act, 1976 has omitted the proviso to section 15 as a result of which parties can remarry before the expiry of one year.
Divorce petition and grounds to file divorce petition. There are no rigid rules or laws of universal applications, which have to be adhered to while disposing of an application filed under section 24 of the act of 1955. Interpretation 1 in this act, except where the context otherwise requires. An act to amend and codify the law relating to marriage. Overall this is good piece of legislation which will help the hindu citizens of country in their matrimonial affairs. The pdf is colourful, beautiful and with section index links to help you read any particular section quickly. The unamended section 15 laid down a minimum period of one year since the date of decree of divorce within which it was not lawful for the divorced persons to marry again. Aug 07, 2014 1 either party to a marriage, whether solemnized before or after the commencement of this act, may present a petition praying for a decree for judicial separation on any of the grounds specified. Section of the hindu marriage act, 1955 divorce and grounds of divorce. Be it enacted by parliament in the sixth year of the republic of india as follows.
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