The Hindu Marriage Act,1955

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CONTENTS
Sections	Particulars
1	Short title and extent
2	Application of Act
3	Definitions
4	Over-riding effect of Act
5	Conditions for a Hindu marriage.
6	Guardianship in marriage
7	Ceremonies for a Hindu marriage.
8	Registration of Hindu marriages.
9	Restitution of conjugal rights.
10	Judicial separation .
11	Void marriages.
12	Voidable marriages
13	Divorce.
13A	Alternate relief in divorce proceedings
13B	Divorce by mutual consent.
14	No petition for divorce to be presented within one year of marriage .
15	Divorced persons when may marry again.
16	Legitimacy of children of void and voidable marriages.
17	Punishment of bigamy.
18	Punishment for contravention of certain other conditions for Hindu marriage
19	Court to which petition shall be presented.
20	Contents and verification of petitions.
21	Application of Act 5 of 1908.
21A	Power to transfer petitions in certain cases.
21B	Special provision relating to trial and disposal of petitions under the Act.
21C	Documentary evidence.
22	Proceedings to be in camera and may not be printed or published.
23	Decree in proceedings
23A	Relief for respondent in divorce and other proceedings.
24	Maintenance pendente lite and expenses of proceedings.
25	Permanent alimony and maintenance .
26	Custody of children.
27	Disposal of property.
28	Appeals from decrees and orders.
28A	Enforcement of decrees and orders.
29	Savings.
30	Repeals.