Act Number: 25

Act Name: The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

Year: 1955

Enactment Date: 1955-05-18

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

Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice

Department: Legislative Department

Section 11: Void marriages.
    Any marriage solemnised after the commencement of this Act shall be null and void and may, on a petition presented by either party thereto 1[against the other party], be so declared by a decree of nullity if it contravenes any one of the conditions specified in clauses (i), (iv) and (v) of section 5.
Notes:
1. Ins. by s. 5, ibid. (w.e.f. 27-5-1976).
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