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Author: Tushar M. Vashi

The constitution of India allows every citizen to be governed under the personal laws relevant to the religion they belong to. It also applies in the matter of marriage and divorce. The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, is the law enacted to manage the Hindu marriage, divorce and other marriage related issues. It also helps in regulating the marriage institution, which includes the validity of the marriage and conditions for invalidity. The Hindu Marriage Act guides Hindus to be in a systematic marriage bond. It provides rights to both husband and wife as well as safety to their family to avoid the sufferings from parental issues.

Hindus believe in marriage as a sacred bond, and they try to keep it intact for the lifetime. However, not every couple is lucky to keep it continuing for long. When differences between the couple increase and go beyond to fix it up, they go for the solution of divorce. The Hindu Marriage Act does not permit divorce based on just unhappiness, or either of the partners proves that the marriage is no longer tenable. There is a whole process of filing a divorce. « Continue reading »