Hindu Marriage Act

16,042 indexed judgments cite this act. Sections below link to the judgments in the corpus that rely on them, alongside a recently decided selection.

Sections in the index

Section 1The words, bracket, letter of figure “in clause (f) of sub-section (1) of section 10 or” omitted by Act 68 of 1976, s. 16,
Section 2Application of Act.—(1) This Act applies—
Section 3Definitions.—In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—
Section 4Overriding effect of Act.—Save as otherwise expressly provided in this Act,—
Section 5Conditions for a Hindu marriage.—A marriage may be solemnized between any two Hindus, if
Section 6[Guardianship in marriage.]—Omitted by the Child Marriage Restraint (Amendment) Act, 1978,
Section 7Ceremonies for a Hindu marriage.—(1) A Hindu marriage may be solemnized in accordance
Section 8Registration of Hindu marriages.—(1) For the purpose of facilitating the proof of Hindu
Section 9Subs. by Act 68 of 1976, s. 7, for “two years” (w.e.f. 27-5-1976).
Section 10Judicial separation.—1[(1) Either party to a marriage, whether solemnised before or after the
Section 11Void marriages.—Any marriage solemnised after the commencement of this Act shall be null
Section 12Voidable marriages.—(1) Any marriage solemnised, whether before or after the commencement
Section 13Divorce.—(1) Any marriage solemnized, whether before or after the commencement of this Act,
Section 14No petition for divorce to be presented within one year of marriage.—(1) Notwithstanding
Section 15Divorced persons when may marry again.—When a marriage has been dissolved by a decree of
Section 17Punishment of bigamy.—Any marriage between
Section 18Punishment for contravention of certain other conditions for a Hindu marriage.—Every
Section 20Contents and verification of petitions.—(1) Every petition presented under this Act shall state
Section 21Application of Act 5 of 1908.—Subject to the other provisions contained in this Act and to such
Section 22Proceedings to be in camera and may not be printed or published.
Section 23Decree in proceedings.—(1) In any proceeding under this Act, whether defended or not, if the
Section 24Maintenance pendente lite and expenses of proceedings.—Where in any proceeding under this
Section 25Permanent alimony and maintenance.—(1) Any court exercising jurisdiction under this Act
Section 26Custody of children.—In any proceeding under this Act, the court may, from time to time, pass
Section 27Disposal of property.—In any proceeding under this Act, the court may make such provisions in
Section 29Savings.—(1) A marriage solemnized between Hindus before the commencement of this Act,
Section 30[Repeals].—Rep. by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1960 (58 of 1960), s. 2 and the First
Section 13BDivorce by mutual consent.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act a petition for dissolution
Section 21BSpecial provision relating to trial and disposal of petitions under the Act.
Section 21CDocumentary evidence.—Notwithstanding anything in any enactment to the contrary, no
Section 23ARelief for respondent in divorce and other proceedings.
Section 28AEnforcement of decrees and orders.—All decrees and orders made by the court in any

Recently decided under this act

Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 — hcbm010113422026_1_2026-08-2828 Aug 2026
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 — hcbm010113422026_1_2026-08-2828 Aug 2026
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 — hcbm010006002026_1_2026-08-2828 Aug 2026
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 — hcbm010006002026_1_2026-08-2828 Aug 2026
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 — hcbm070029822026_1_2026-08-2727 Aug 2026
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 — hcbm070029822026_1_2026-08-2727 Aug 2026
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 — cghc010328482026_1_2026-08-2424 Aug 2026
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 — cghc010319052026_1_2026-08-2424 Aug 2026
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 — cghc010319052026_1_2026-08-2424 Aug 2026
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 — hcbm070085962026_1_2026-08-1919 Aug 2026
Hindu Marriage Act 1955 — hcbm010080322026_1_2026-08-1919 Aug 2026
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 — cghc010244912026_1_2026-08-1818 Aug 2026