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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]