Bare Act · Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Parts
Preliminary · 1–4
Hindu Marriages · 5–8
Restitution of Conjugal Rights and Judicial Separation · 9–10
Nullity of Marriage and Divorce · 11–18
Jurisdiction and Procedure · 19–28A
Savings and Repeals · 29–30
Jurisdiction and Procedure
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 · Sections 19–28A
- 19Court to which petition shall be presented.
- 20Contents and verification of petitions.
- 21Application of Act 5 of 1908.
- 21APower to transfer petitions in certain cases.
- 21BSpecial provision relating to trial and disposal of petitions under the Act.
- 21CDocumentary evidence.
- 22Proceedings to be in camera and may not be printed or published.
- 23Decree in proceedings.
- 23ARelief for respondent in divorce and other proceedings.
- 24Maintenance pendente lite and expenses of proceedings.
- 25Permanent alimony and maintenance.
- 26Custody of children.
- 27Disposal of property.
- 28Appeals from decrees and orders.
- 28AEnforcement of decrees and orders.
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