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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 […]

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Restitution of Conjugal Right

Indian Legal System > Civil Laws > Family Laws > The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 > Restitution of Conjugal Right Marriage under all matrimonial laws is union imposing upon each of the spouse’s certain marital duties and gives to each of them certain legal rights. After the solemnization of marriage, both husband and wife are […]

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Changes Brought About by the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

Indian Legal System > Civil Laws >The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 > Changes Due to the Hindu Marriage Act Though the sacramental aspects of Hindu marriage still tend to persist, the passing of the Hindu Marriage Act, in 1955, has substantially modified the institution of marriage as recognized by the ancient Hindu law. Transformations have […]

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Conditions for Marriage in Ancient Hindu Texts

Indian Legal System > Civil Laws > Family Laws > The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 > Conditions for Marriage in Old Hindu Law In this Article, we shall understand the conditions for marriage given in ancient Hindu texts regarding marriage. Under old Hindu law, three conditions were required for a valid marriage. These were: Identity […]

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Forms of Marriage As Per Old Hindu Marriage Law:

Indian Legal System > Civil Laws > Family Laws > The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 > Forms of Marriage The Hindu marriage is based upon the extinction of the dominion of the father over his daughter and the creation of the relationship of husband and wife by a religious function. The religious ceremony is essential […]

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Concept of Marriage in Hinduism

Indian Legal System > Family laws > Civil Laws >The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 > Concept of Marriage in Hinduism India is the only country in the world which permits persons belonging to different religions to follow their own personal laws based on their religion. Thus in respect to personal matters like marriage, divorce, succession, […]

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Transfer of Property Act

Types of Mortgages

Law > Civil Laws > Transfer of Property Act > Types of Mortgages The classification of mortgage has been made on the basis of the nature of the interest which is transferred for securing the loan. Accordingly, there is a difference in the rights and liabilities in each kind of mortgage. These six types of […]

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Transfer of Property Act

Mortgage

Section 58: “Mortgage”, “mortgagor”, “mortgagee”, “mortgage-money” and “mortgage-deed” defined.— (a) A mortgage is the transfer of an interest in specific immoveable property for the purpose of securing the payment of money advanced or to be advanced by way of loan, an existing or future debt, or the performance of an engagement which may give rise to […]

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Transfer of Property Act

Liabilities of Lessee

Law > Civil Laws > Transfer of Property Act > Liabilities of Lessee Section 108 of the Act deals with the liabilities and rights of the lessor and lessee of immovable property. In this article, we shall discuss the liabilities of lessee. Section 108 clauses (k) to (q) deals with the liabilities of lessee Section […]

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Transfer of Property Act

Rights of Lessee

Law > Civil Laws > Transfer of Property Act > Rights of Lessee Section 108 of the Act deals with the liabilities and rights of the lessor and lessee of immovable property. In this article, we shall discuss the rights of lessee. Section 108: Rights and liabilities of lessor and lessee: In the absence of […]