Hindu Marriage Act

X vs Y 2024 INSC 476 – Hindu Marriage Act – Desertion – Divorce

Hindu Marriage Act, 1956; Section 13- The desertion of the appellant at least from 2008 till the date of filing the divorce petition in 2013 continued without any reasonable cause. Therefore, a decree for divorce on the ground of desertion under Section 13(1)(ib) ought to have been passed. Thus, in our view, the High Court …

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Dolly Rani vs Manish Kumar Chanchal 2024 INSC 355 – Hindu Marriage Act

Hindu Marriage Act, 1955; Section 5,7,8- Requisite ceremonies for the solemnisation of the Hindu marriage must be in accordance with the applicable customs or usage and where saptapadi has been adopted, the marriage becomes complete and binding when the seventh step is taken. Where a Hindu marriage is not performed in accordance with the applicable …

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‘Self Respect Marriage’ Among Hindus In Tamil Nadu Does Not Require Public Declaration : Supreme Court

Section 7 of the Hindu Marriage Act deals with ceremonies for a Hindu marriage. According to this provision a Hindu marriage may be solemnized in accordance with the customary rites and ceremonies of either party thereto. Where such rites and ceremonies include the Saptapadi (that is, the taking of seven steps by the bridegroom and …

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Section 24 HMA and Section 36 SMA – Enhancement Of Maintenance Pendente Lite

Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act deals with maintenance pendente lite and expenses of proceedings. It reads as follows: Where in any proceeding under this Act it appears to the court that either the wife or the husband, as the case may be, has no independent income sufficient for her or his support and …

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Can Stipulation Of One Year Period Of Seperation Be Waived For Mutual Consent Divorce ?

Section 13B of Hindu Marriage Act talks about two time periods for the couple who intends to present a petition for mutual consent divorce: No petition for divorce to be presented within one year of marriage.—(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, it shall not be competent for any court to entertain any petition for …

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