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Family Laws

Adultery (Extra-Marital Sex)

Indian Legal System > Civil Laws > Family Laws > Grounds for Obtaining Decree of Divorce or Judicial Separation > Adultery (Extra-Marital Sex) Section 13 (1) (i) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 describes adultery as “Any marriage solemnised, whether before or after the commencement of this Act, may, on a petition presented by either the husband […]

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Kinds of Families

Indian Legal System > Civil Laws > Family Laws > Family > Kinds of Family Family is one of the most important social institutions. It is the most pervasive and universal social institution. They usually share common residence, at least for some part of their lives. There is the relational aspect among the members. Members […]

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A Family and Its Characteristics

Indian Legal System > Civil Laws > Family Laws > Family > A Family and its Characteristics Family is one of the most important social institutions. It is the most pervasive and universal social institution. They usually share common residence, at least for some part of their lives. Thirdly, there is the relational aspect among […]

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Hindu Laws

Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

Indian Legal System > Civil Laws > Family Laws > The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 > Divorce (Section 13) Provisions These are Bare Act Provisions of Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The Provisions of Section 13 shall be discussed in upcoming articles Section 13: Divorce: (1) Any marriage solemnised, whether before or […]

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Hindu Laws

Divorce

Indian Legal System > Civil Laws > Family Laws > The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 > Divorce A Hindu marriage is considered a sacrament. It is an irrevocable relationship between husband and wife established through rituals and customs. In case of a failed marriage, they had to continue with the marriage and couldn’t break the […]

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Condition For Valid Marriage: Degrees of Prohibited Relationship

Indian Legal System > Civil Laws > Family Laws > The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 > Conditions for Valid Hindu Marriage: Degrees of Prohibited Relationship Section 5 of the Act of 1955 prescribes conditions for a valid Hindu Marriage. A marriage may be solemnized between any two Hindus if the conditions given in section are […]

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Judicial Separation

Indian Legal System > Civil Laws > Family Laws > The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 > Judicial Separation A Hindu marriage is considered a sacrament. It is an irrevocable relationship between husband and wife established through rituals and customs. In case of a failed marriage, they had to continue with the marriage and couldn’t break […]

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Conditions of Valid Hindu Marriage: The Age S. 5(iii)

Indian Legal System > Civil Laws > Family Laws > The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 > Conditions for Valid Hindu Marriage: Age Section 5 of the Act of 1955 prescribes conditions for a valid Hindu Marriage. A marriage may be solemnized between any two Hindus if the conditions given in section are fulfilled. In this […]

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Conditions of Valid Hindu Marriage: Soundness of Mind S. 5(ii)

Indian Legal System > Civil Laws > Family Laws > The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 > Conditions for Valid Hindu Marriage: Soundness of Mind Section 5 of the Act of 1955 prescribes conditions for a valid Hindu Marriage. A marriage may be solemnized between any two Hindus if the conditions given in section are fulfilled. […]

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Conditions of Valid Hindu Marriage: Monogamy: S. 5(i)

Indian Legal System > Civil Laws > Family Laws > The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 > Conditions for Valid Hindu Marriage: Monogamy Section 5 of the Act of 1955 prescribes conditions for a valid Hindu Marriage. A marriage may be solemnized between any two Hindus if the conditions given in section are fulfilled. In this […]