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The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

An Act to amend and codify the law relating to marriage among Hindus.

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Act Details

Act Number:

25

Act Year:

1955

Location:

Chhattisgarh

Enactment Date:

5/18/1955

Enforcement Date:

18-05-1955

Department:

Department of LAW AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS

All Section List (HMA)

Section 1 to Section 30

Section 1

Short title and extent.

Section 2

Application of Act.

Section 3

Definitions.

Section 4

Overriding effect of Act.

Section 5

Conditions for a Hindu marriage.

Section 6

[Omitted.].

Section 7

Ceremonies for a Hindu marriage.

Section 8

Registration of Hindu marriages.

Section 9

Restitution of conjugal right.

Section 10

Judicial separation.

Section 11

Void marriages.

Section 12

Voidable marriages.

Section 13

Divorce.

Section 13A

Alternate relief in divorce proceedings.

Section 13B

Divorce by mutual consent.

Section 14

No petition for divorce to be presented within one year of marriage.

Section 15

Divorced persons when may marry again.

Section 16

Legitimacy of children of void and voidable marriages.

Section 17

Punishment of bigamy.

Section 18

Punishment for contravention of certain other conditions for a Hindu marriage.

Section 19

Court to which petition shall be presented.

Section 20

Contents and verification of petitions.

Section 21

Application of Act 5 of 1908.

Section 21A

Power to transfer petitions in certain cases.

Section 21B

Special provision relating to trial and disposal of petitions under the Act.

Section 21C

Documentary evidence.

Section 22

Proceedings to be in camera and may not be printed or published.

Section 23

Decree in proceedings.

Section 23A

Relief for respondent in divorce and other proceedings.

Section 24

Maintenance pendente lite and expenses of proceedings.

Section 25

Permanent alimony and maintenance.

Section 26

Custody of children.

Section 27

Disposal of property.

Section 28

Appeals from decrees and orders.

Section 28A

Enforcement of decrees and orders.

Section 29

Savings.

Section 30

[Repealed.].

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