This extends to personal laws inter alia in the matter. Section of the hindu marriage act, 1955 divorce and grounds of divorce. 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. An act to amend and codify the law relating to marriage among hindus. India, being a cosmopolitan country, allows each citizen to be governed under personal laws relevant to religious views. 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. Legal provisions of section 15 of the hindu marriage act, 1955. Here we have also given some reference books and related books pdf. Full text of hindu marriage act 1955 see other formats r. 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. The following are the salient features of the hindu marriage act,1955. The brief facts are that the parties got married on 1 st may 1987. An act to regulate the marriage of, and provide for matrimonial causes between, hindus and persons of allied religions l. Short title this act may be cited as the hindu marriage and divorce act.
Maintenance under section 24 of the hindu marriage act 1955. It has not simply codified the hindu law of marriage but has introduced certain important changes in many respects. Overall this is good piece of legislation which will help the hindu citizens of country in their matrimonial affairs. There was a necessity for codified law applicable to all hindus. 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. A mobile friendly pdf file of the hindu marriage act marriage laws. The pdf is colourful, beautiful and with section index links to help you read any particular section quickly. An act to amend and codify the law relating to marriage. What is the proof of a hindu marriage under section 8 of. Section 1 short title and extent 1 this act may be called the hindu marriage act, 1955. Hindu marriage act 1955 salient features of the hindu. Hm act divorce and grounds of divorce under section of the.
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. Interpretation 1 in this act, except where the context otherwise requires. The hindu marriage act, 1955 is enacted to amend and codify the law relating to marriage among hindus. Marriage act, in section b, in subsection 2, the following. 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. Pdf gender, mental illness and the hindu marriage act, 1955.
Full text containing the act, hindu marriage act, 1955, with all the sections, schedules, short title, enactment date, and footnotes. People who are searching for hindu marriage act 1955 book pdf can find here. Three other important acts were also enacted as part of the hindu code bills during this time. 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. Summary of hindu marriage act, 1955 your article library. Section 1ia of the hindu marriage act 1955 archives.
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. The hindu marriage act 1955 indian bare acts india bare act. 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. 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.
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. Petition for divorce under section b hindu marriage act 1955. It lays down that the legally wedded couple must live together throug. Contains all enforced central and state acts linked with subordinate. It is a landmark in the history of social legislation. Hindu marriage act, 1955 page 1 outside the said territories. Mar 19, 2015 divorce by mutual consent is addressed under s. Mar 01, 2017 matrimonial remedies under hindu marriage act, 1955 1. The hindu marriage act is an act of the parliament of india enacted in 1955. 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. Under section 24 of the act of 1955, an order of maintenance is only pendentelite proceedings. May 18, 2016 1 this act may be called the hindu marriage act, 1955. Hindu marriage act 1955 section citation 8817 bare act. Short title and extent 1 this act may be called the hindu marriage act, 1955.
What are the grounds for divorce as per section of the hindu marriage act 1955. Be it enacted by parliament in the sixth year of the republic of india as follows. The interesting factual matrix of the case is that, earlier, the appellant was married to one rachna agarwal. The act received the assent of the president of india in 1854955. Section, and in the case of a wife also on any of the grounds might have been. A uniform and comprehensive law governing all hindus. 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. Joint petition under section b, of the hindu marriage act, 1955.
Buy hindu marriage act, 1955 lawmanns book online at low. Section in the hindu marriage act, 1955 indian kanoon. All the 5 points of essential elements of valid hindu marriage are discussed in brief, viz. Section 1 in the hindu marriage act, 1955 indian kanoon. Full text of hindu marriage act 1955 internet archive. 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. The hindu marriage act, 1955 was enacted by parliament.
Please click on the below links for more information. Pdf section 5ii of the hindu marriage act, 1955 hma states that under certain circumstances, mental illness is accepted as a ground for the. Hindu marriage act, 1955 has reformed hindu law of marriage. Mar 07, 2017 section 14,15,16 hindu marriage act,1955. Section 1 complete act try out our premium member services. Apr 01, 2015 sec 1 of the hindu marriage act short title and extent. It is a process, by which the physical union of a man and woman is legalised and thereby regulates the social life. Divorce petition and grounds to file divorce petition. Hindu marriage act, 1955 with pdf download updated 2019. Newly married couples cannot file a petition for divorce within one year of.
Law questions and answers set 10 law quiz gkseries. Introduction hindu marriage act 1955 india law promatcher. 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 section divorce judgments. 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 b of the hindu marriage act provides for the couple seeking. What is divorce by mutual consent as per section b of the hindu marriage act 1955. 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. Buy hindu marriage act, 1955 lawmann s book online at best prices in india on. Oct 09, 2016 hindu marriage act 2016 empowers the existing family courts in country to deal with the matters according to this act. Virtual legal assistant, query alert service and an adfree experience. 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.
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