Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Bare act text of all 37 sections of the HMA.
Preliminary
Hindu Marriages
Restitution of Conjugal Rights and Judicial Separation
Nullity of Marriage and Divorce
| Section | Title / Offence |
|---|---|
| 11 | Void marriages |
| 12 | Voidable marriages |
| 13 | Divorce |
| 13A | Alternate relief in divorce proceedings |
| 13B | Divorce by mutual consent |
| 14 | No petition for divorce to be presented within one year of marriage |
| 15 | Divorced persons when may marry again |
| 16 | Legitimacy of children of void and voidable marriages |
| 17 | Punishment of bigamy |
| 18 | Punishment for contravention of certain other conditions for a Hindu marriage |
Jurisdiction and Procedure
| Section | Title / Offence |
|---|---|
| 19 | Court to which petition shall be presented |
| 20 | Contents and verification of petitions |
| 21 | Application of Act 5 of 1908 |
| 21A | Power to transfer petitions in certain cases |
| 21B | Special provision relating to trial and disposal of petitions under the Act |
| 21C | Documentary evidence |
| 22 | Proceedings to be in camera and may not be printed or published |
| 23 | Decree in proceedings |
| 23A | Relief for respondent in divorce and other proceedings |
| 24 | Maintenance pendente lite and expenses of proceedings |
| 25 | Permanent alimony and maintenance |
| 26 | Custody of children |
| 27 | Disposal of property |
| 28 | Appeals from decrees and orders |
| 28A | Enforcement of decrees and orders |
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