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Bare Acts
The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
An Act to amend and codify the law relating to marriage among Hindus.
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
Full List of HMA Sections
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 15
Divorced persons when may marry again.Section 17
Punishment of bigamy.Section 20
Contents and verification of petitions.Section 21
Application of Act 5 of 1908.Section 21C
Documentary evidence.Section 23
Decree in 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[Repealed.].