Hindu Marriage Act
Master statutory directory covering all 30 sections of Hindu Marriage Act. Live search by section number or subject matter, and click through to the complete statutory practice guide.
Master statutory directory covering all 30 sections of Hindu Marriage Act. Live search by section number or subject matter, and click through to the complete statutory practice guide.
| Section | Statutory Provision & Subject | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Sec 1 | Short title and extent | Guide |
| Sec 2 | Application of Act | Guide |
| Sec 3 | Definitions | Guide |
| Sec 4 | Overriding effect of Act | Guide |
| Sec 5 | Conditions for a Hindu marriage | Guide |
| Sec 6 | Guardianship in marriage (Omitted) | Guide |
| Sec 7 | Ceremonies for a Hindu marriage | Guide |
| Sec 8 | Registration of Hindu marriages | Guide |
| Sec 9 | Restitution of conjugal rights | Guide |
| Sec 10 | Judicial separation | Guide |
| Sec 11 | Void marriages | Guide |
| Sec 12 | Voidable marriages | Guide |
| Sec 13 | Divorce | Guide |
| Sec 14 | No petition for divorce to be presented within one year of marriage | Guide |
| Sec 15 | Divorced persons when may marry again | Guide |
| Sec 16 | Legitimacy of children of void and voidable marriages | Guide |
| Sec 17 | Punishment of bigamy | Guide |
| Sec 18 | Punishment for contravention of certain other conditions for a Hindu marriage | Guide |
| Sec 19 | Court to which petition shall be presented | Guide |
| Sec 20 | Contents and verification of petitions | Guide |
| Sec 21 | Application of Act 5 of 1908 | Guide |
| Sec 22 | Proceedings to be in camera and may not be printed or published | Guide |
| Sec 23 | Decree in proceedings | Guide |
| Sec 24 | Maintenance pendente lite and expenses of proceedings | Guide |
| Sec 25 | Permanent alimony and maintenance | Guide |
| Sec 26 | Custody of children | Guide |
| Sec 27 | Disposal of property | Guide |
| Sec 28 | Appeals from decrees and orders | Guide |
| Sec 29 | Savings | Guide |
| Sec 30 | Repeals | Guide |