The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (25 of 1955) Bare Act latest 2027

The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (25 of 1955) published by Whitesmann Publishing (Edition 2027, Book Code: H-3) is an essential legal manual covering matrimonial laws, marriage ceremonies, restitution of conjugal rights, judicial separation, and divorce in India. It is fully updated as amended by The Personal Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019 (6 of 2019) (w.e.f. March 1, 2019) and The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (34 of 2019) (w.e.f. October 31, 2019).

It incorporates crucial statutory additions and model formats:

• State Amendments

• Model Form – Deed of Separation Between Husband and Wife

Key Highlights & Features:

• Landmark Judgments Covered: Includes key rulings such as Sarla Mudgal, President, Kalyani Vs. Union of India (practice of solemnizing second marriage by conversion: guided principles), Anil Kumar Jain Vs. Maya Jain (mutual divorce under Section 13-B of the Act), Amardeep Singh Vs. Harveen Kaur (divorce by mutual consent: waiving of cooling period), Joydeep Majumdar Vs. Bharti Jaiswal Majumdar (mental cruelty), and Jaganarayan Lal Vs. Doctor Girija Tiwari (Karta of a joint Hindu family cannot file a consumer complaint).

• Supreme Court Guidelines: Features authoritative guidelines on whether the cooling off period of six months is mandatory or discretionary (Amardeep Singh Vs. Harveen Kaur), how to waive the statutory waiting period of six months and factors to consider (Amit Kumar Vs. Suman Beniwal), criteria for determining the quantum of maintenance (Rajnesh Vs. Neha), and registration of marriages (Smt. Seema Vs. Ashwani Kumar).

• Editorial Aids: Features an introduction, state amendments, short notes/comments, quick overview charts, landmark judgments, Supreme Court guidelines, legal words and phrases, a list of referred cases, and recent case laws