Section 5 HMA The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 – Conditions for a Hindu marriage 5. Conditions for a Hindu marriage.- A marriage may be solemnized between any two Hindus, if the following conditions are fulfilled, namely:- (i) neither party has…
Section 4 HMA The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 – Over-riding effect of Act 4. Over-riding effect of Act.- Save as otherwise expressly provided in this Act,- (a) any text, rule or interpretation of Hindu law or any custom or usage…
Section 3 HMA The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 – Definitions 3. Definitions.- In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,- (a) the expressions “custom” and “usage” signify any rule which, having been continuously and uniformly observed for a long time,…
Section 2 HMA The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 – Application of Act 2. Application of Act.- (1) This Act applies- (a) to any person who is a Hindu by religion in any of its forms or developments, including a Virashaiva,…
Section 1 HMA The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 – Short title and extent THE HINDU MARRIAGE ACT, 1955ACT NO. 25 OF 1955 [18th May, 1955.] An act to amend and codify the law relating to marriage among Hindus.BE it enacted…