The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Union territory Act of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu ยท Act 25 of 199529 provisions
The enactment
| Type | Act |
|---|---|
| Citation | Act 25 of 1995 |
| Year | 1995 |
| Jurisdiction | Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 29 |
| Subjects | family |
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- 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 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 13B Divorce by mutual consent
- Section 14 No petition for divorce to be presented within one year of marriage
- Section 15 Divorced persons when may marry again
- Section 17 Punishment of bigamy
- Section 18 Punishment for contravention of certain other conditions for a Hindu marriage
- Section 20 Contents and verification of petitions
- Section 21 Application of Act 5 of 1908
- Section 21B Special provision relating to trial and disposal of petitions under the Act
- Section 21C Documentary evidence
- Section 23 Decree in proceedings
- Section 24 Maintenance pendente lite and expenses of proceedings
- Section 25 Permanent alimony and maintenance
- Section 26 Custody of children
- Section 27 Disposal of property
- Section 28A Enforcement of decrees and orders
- Section 29 Savings
- Section 30 [Repeals
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