Section 4

Overriding effect of Act.

The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

  • Act 25 of 1955
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
About this Act

An Act to amend and codify the law relating to marriage among Hindus.

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    Save as otherwise expressly provided in this Act,—
         (a) any text rule or interpretation of Hindu law or any custom or usage as part of that law in force immediately before the commencement of this Act shall cease to have effect with respect to any matter for which provision is made in this Act;
         (b) any other law in force immediately before the commencement of this Act shall cease to have effect in so far as it is inconsistent with any of the provisions contained in this Act.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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