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Hindu Marriage Act

Hindu marriage not to be dissolved as contract: Allahabad HC

The sacrament based Hindu marriage may be dissolved (in law), in limited circumstances and too only on the strength of evidence led by the parties, it said.

14 September 2024, 14:19 IST

Hindu marriage not to be dissolved as contract: Allahabad High Court

Hindu marriage not to be dissolved as contract: Allahabad High Court

Hindu marriage not to be dissolved as contract: Allahabad HC

14 September 2024, 14:19 IST

Marriage certificate has no significance in Hindu wedding without rituals: Allahabad High Court

The family court rejected the woman’s application but accepted the application of the ‘dharma guru’.

11 July 2024, 13:09 IST

Marriage certificate has no significance in Hindu wedding without rituals: Allahabad High Court

Marriage certificate has no significance in Hindu wedding without rituals: Allahabad High Court

Marriage certificate has no significance in Hindu wedding without rituals: Allahabad High Court

11 July 2024, 13:09 IST

Supreme Court says mere registration in absence of ceremony not a valid marriage under Hindu Marriage Act

The court stressed marriage is sacred under the Hindu Marriage Act for it provides a lifelong, dignity-affirming, equal, consensual and healthy union of two individuals.

01 May 2024, 02:10 IST

Supreme Court says mere registration in absence of ceremony not a valid marriage under Hindu Marriage Act

Supreme Court says mere registration in absence of ceremony not a valid marriage under Hindu Marriage Act

Supreme Court says mere registration in absence of ceremony not a valid marriage under Hindu Marriage Act

01 May 2024, 02:10 IST

Explained| Is 'kanyadaan' essential to get married? What does The Hindu Marriage Act say?

'Kanyadaan', that literally translates to giving away one’s daughter has been an age-old ceremony in the Hindu tradition that has of late found itself amidst severe criticism. Often referred to as ‘Mahadaan’, in this practice the bride’s father takes her hand and offers it to the groom, symbolically giving her away.

08 April 2024, 11:35 IST

Explained| Is 'kanyadaan' essential to get married? What does The Hindu Marriage Act say?

Explained| Is 'kanyadaan' essential to get married? What does The Hindu Marriage Act say?

Explained| Is 'kanyadaan' essential to get married? What does The Hindu Marriage Act say?

08 April 2024, 11:35 IST

'Kanyadaan' not necessary for solemnising marriage under Hindu Marriage Act: Allahabad HC

In its order on March 22, the court said the Hindu Marriage Act merely provides for 'saptapadi' (seven steps or saat pheras) as an essential ceremony of a marriage.

08 April 2024, 09:58 IST

'Kanyadaan' not necessary for solemnising marriage under Hindu Marriage Act: Allahabad HC

'Kanyadaan' not necessary for solemnising marriage under Hindu Marriage Act: Allahabad HC

'Kanyadaan' not necessary for solemnising marriage under Hindu Marriage Act: Allahabad HC

08 April 2024, 09:58 IST

'Wife alleges marriage not consummated,' SC allows man's plea to undergo potency test

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Prashant Kumar Mishra modified the Madras High Court only to the extent that the man would take the test in view of his willingness.

07 April 2024, 04:17 IST

'Wife alleges marriage not consummated,' SC allows man's plea to undergo potency test

'Wife alleges marriage not consummated,' SC allows man's plea to undergo potency test

'Wife alleges marriage not consummated,' SC allows man's plea to undergo potency test

07 April 2024, 04:17 IST

Complaint under IPC section 498A by 'second wife' not prosecutable: Allahabad High Court

The court relied upon a Supreme Court judgment in which it was held that if the marriage itself is null and void, then prosecution under IPC section 498A against the husband is not maintainable.

03 April 2024, 17:11 IST

Complaint under IPC section 498A by 'second wife' not prosecutable: Allahabad High Court

Complaint under IPC section 498A by 'second wife' not prosecutable: Allahabad High Court

Complaint under IPC section 498A by 'second wife' not prosecutable: Allahabad High Court

03 April 2024, 17:11 IST

Allow 18 months to report marital settlements under Hindu Marriage Act: HC

A division bench comprising Justice KS Mudagal and Justice KV Aravind made the observation while instructing the parties concerned to appear before the family court in Bengaluru.

06 December 2023, 20:42 IST

Allow 18 months to report marital settlements under Hindu Marriage Act: HC

Allow 18 months to report marital settlements under Hindu Marriage Act: HC

Allow 18 months to report marital settlements under Hindu Marriage Act: HC

06 December 2023, 20:42 IST

Supreme Court reserves verdict on question if non-marital children can claim right over parents’ ancestral properties

The top court will also decide the question whether the share of such children is limited only to the self-acquired property of their parents under Section 16(3) of the Hindu Marriage Act.

18 August 2023, 11:04 IST

Supreme Court reserves verdict on question if non-marital children can claim right over parents’ ancestral properties

Supreme Court reserves verdict on question if non-marital children can claim right over parents’ ancestral properties

Supreme Court reserves verdict on question if non-marital children can claim right over parents’ ancestral properties

18 August 2023, 11:04 IST

Separate lives

Is the Supreme Court’s recent decision to grant a divorce based on an irretrievable breakdown of marriage a transformative move or a chaotic one? Tanisha Saxena breaks it down

16 July 2023, 02:21 IST

Separate lives

Separate lives

Separate lives

16 July 2023, 02:21 IST