Hindu Marriage Act

This authoritative volume offers a clear, structured and comprehensive exposition of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, one of India’s most significant family law statutes. Beginning with the essentials of a valid Hindu marriage—conditions, ceremonies, prohibited relationships and sapinda relationships—the book explains each statutory provision with clarity and interpretative depth. It covers every major matrimonial remedy, including divorce, judicial separation, annulment of marriage, restitution of conjugal rights and maintenance, supported by leading Supreme Court and High Court decisions. Practical chapters guide readers through the procedures for filing petitions, defending matrimonial cases, presenting evidence, and understanding jurisdictional rules under the Family Courts Act. The treatment of cruelty, desertion, adultery, irretrievable breakdown of marriage, and child custody is grounded in contemporary legal standards. The text also includes model pleadings, checklists and notes on emerging issues such as live-in relationships, void/voidable marriages and evolving judicial interpretations of consent and autonomy.