HMA · In force
The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Hindu marriage and divorce.
33 sections · As amended up to 2026-08
Sections
- 0Section 0
- 1Short title and extent
- 2Application of Act
- 3Definitions
- 4Overriding effect of Act
- 5Proviso omitted by s.10, ibid . (w.e.f. 27-5-1976)
- 7Ceremonies for a Hindu marriage
- 8Registration of Hindu marriages
- 9The word "and" omitted by Act 2 of 1978, s. 6 and Schedule (w.e.f. 1-10-1978)
- 10Judicial separation
- 11Void marriages
- 12Voidable marriages
- 13Divorce
- 13AAlternate relief in divorce proceedings
- 13BDivorce by mutual consent
- 14No petition for divorce to be presented within one year of marriage
- 15Divorced persons when may marry again
- 17Punishment of bigamy
- 18Punishment for contravention of certain other conditions for a Hindu marriage
- 19Court to which petition shall be presented
- 20Contents and verification of petitions
- 21Application of Act 5 of 1908
- 21BSpecial provision relating to trial and disposal of petitions under the Act
- 21CDocumentary evidence
- 23Decree in proceedings
- 23ARelief for respondent in divorce and other proceedings
- 24Maintenance
- 25Permanent alimony and maintenance
- 26Custody of children
- 27Disposal of property
- 28AEnforcement of decrees and orders
- 29Savings
- 30[Repeals]