The Hindu Law, 1955 refers to a set of legislative acts enacted in India to codify and reform traditional Hindu personal laws. These laws were introduced as part of the broader Hindu Code Bills and are primarily applicable to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs.
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The major acts introduced in 1955 include:
The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
| Sections of Hindu Marriage Act, 1922 |
|---|
| Section 1- Short title and extent |
| Section 2- Application of Act. |
| Section 3- Definitions |
| Section 4- Overriding effect of Act |
| Section 5: Condition of Marriage |
| Section 6: [omitted] |
| Section 7: Ceremonies of Marriage |
| Section 8: Registration of Marriage |
| Section 9: Restitution of Conjugal Rights |
| Section 10: Judicial Separation |
| Section 11: Void MARRIAGES |
| Section 12: Voidable Marriages |
| Section 13- DIVORCE |
| Section 14 –No Petition for Divorce within one year of Marriage |
| Section 15- Divorced persons when may marry again |
| Section 16- Legitimacy of children of void and voidable marriages |
| Section 17- Punishment of bigamy |
| Section 18- Punishment for contravention of certain other conditions for Hindu marriage |
| Section 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 |
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