Hindu Marriage Act: News
17 Oct 2023
LGBTQ+Supreme Court refuses to legalize same-sex marriage: Everything to know
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against legally recognizing same-sex marriages in a 3:2 verdict.
01 Sep 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaChildren of invalid marriages can get parents' property, rules SC
The Supreme Court (SC) officially ruled on Friday that children born out of voidable or void marriages are entitled to get a share in the property of their parents.
01 May 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSupreme Court's landmark decision on divorce, waived six-month waiting period
The Supreme Court said on Monday it could dissolve "irretrievably broken-down marriages" using inherent powers under Article 142 of the Constitution.
15 Mar 2023
GwaliorMadhya Pradesh: 2 women marry same man on one condition
A family court in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, managed to fix an agreement between a 28-year-old man and his two wives by distributing his time between the two women, reported India Today.
15 Jul 2022
Bombay High CourtRemoval of Mangalsutra by wife causes husband mental cruelty: Court
Madras High Court has said that removal of thali (Mangalsutra) by an estranged wife would mean mental cruelty of the highest order for the husband.
14 Sep 2020
Delhi High CourtOur culture doesn't recognize same-sex marriage: Centre to Delhi HC
Same-sex marriages are not a part of our culture, the Centre told the Delhi High Court on Monday while opposing a plea demanding the recognition of same-sex marriage rights under the Hindu Marriage Act 1955.
17 Jan 2020
IndiaHere's how to obtain marriage certificate in India
Having a marriage certificate is essential for married couples in India, as the document acts as the legal evidence of their marriage.
04 Mar 2019
EntertainmentBobby Darling divorce case: Husband questions validity of marriage
Bollywood actor Bobby Darling aka Pakhi Sharma, who had filed for divorce in 2017, landed in fresh trouble after her husband called their marriage invalid.
07 Nov 2018
Bombay High CourtFather can seek child visitation rights under DV Act: Bombay-HC
A father can seek visitation rights to his child under the Domestic Violence Act if the child is in the mother's custody, the Bombay High Court has ruled.
26 Aug 2018
IndiaSC: Second marriage valid even if plea-against-divorce is pending
While interpreting the Hindu Marriage Act, the Supreme Court clarified that a person's second marriage will be considered valid even if a plea against a divorce is pending.
08 May 2018
KarnatakaMarried without consent, SC grants police-protection to Karnataka politician's daughter
The Supreme Court allowed the daughter of an influential Karnataka politician to break ties with her family and husband after she was forcefully married.
07 May 2018
IndiaUnmarried adult-couples can stay together, SC rules. But, can they?
The Supreme Court ruled, on Sunday, that adult couples can stay together without getting married.
01 May 2018
MumbaiMumbaikar granted divorce after wife assaults his mother, lodges false-cases
Reinforcing the fact that torture isn't just limited to men, a South Mumbai businessman has been granted divorce from his wife of 10 years due to her 'cruelty.'
17 Apr 2018
Bombay High CourtDivorce through Skype? Yes, Bombay HC shows how
Hailing online communication platforms like Skype as legal medium for granting divorces, the Bombay HC has allowed a US-based woman to give her consent for mutual divorce virtually.
11 Apr 2018
KarnatakaMarriage without consent: SC wants security for Karnataka woman
Supreme Court today asked Centre to grant protection to a Karnataka woman who alleged that she has been married-off without her consent.
18 Jan 2018
DelhiSikh weddings to be registered under Anand Marriage Act
Delhi Revenue Minister Kailash Gahlot on Wednesday said that Sikh marriages in the city will soon be registered under the Anand Marriage Act; the framing of provisions under the Act has already reached its final stages.
06 Dec 2017
IndiaCentre's Rs. 2.5L incentive for marrying a Dalit
In 2013, the Centre launched a scheme to reward those marrying Dalits. However, only those with annual family income of less than Rs. 5L could seek a one-time incentive of Rs. 2.5L.
13 Sep 2017
India6-month cooling period for divorce not mandatory, says SC
There is good news for estranged couples as the Supreme Court laid down that the minimum gap of six months for granting a divorce under the Hindu marriage could get waived off.
05 Jul 2017
IndiaLaw Commission makes marriage registration compulsory
In a landmark judgement, the Law Commission has recommended compulsory registration of marriages within 30 days of wedding to prevent fake marriages.
11 Jun 2017
Bombay High CourtSexual relationship doesn't imply marriage under Hindu laws: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court said that a sexual relationship by choice, chance or accident doesn't convert it into a 'marriage' under Hindu laws, and children borne out of such relationships might not be entitled to the father's property.
13 Oct 2016
IndiaDelhi High Court: Denying sex is grounds for divorce
The Delhi HC overruled a trial-court decision and stated that denying sex to the husband was "mental-cruelty" and valid grounds for divorce.
