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Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

HMA

Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 — all 30 sections explained simply in English, Hindi, and Hinglish with examples, FAQs, and know your rights

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Voidable marriages

What does this law say? Section 12 of the Hindu Marriage Act (HMA) talks about 'voidable' marriages. This means the marriage is valid unless one of the partners asks a court to cancel it. The court can cancel it if certain things happened, like if someone was forced to marry or if the partner was hiding something important.

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Short title and extent

Application of Act

Over-riding effect of Act

Conditions for a Hindu marriage

Guardianship in marriage

Ceremonies for a Hindu marriage

Registration of Hindu marriages

Restitution of conjugal rights

Judicial separation

Voidable marriages

No petition for divorce to be presented within three years of marriage

Divorced persons when may marry again

Legitimacy of children of void and voidable, marriages

Punishment of bigamy

Punishment for contravention of certain other conditions for a Hindu marriage

Court to which petition should be made

Contents and verification of petitions

Application of Act 5 of 1908

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

Decree in proceedings

Maintenance pendente lite and expenses of proceedings

Permanent alimony and maintenance

Custody of children

Disposal of property Enforcement of, and appeal from, decrees and orders

Enforcement of, and appeal from, decrees and orders

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