Hindu Marriage Act

Punishment of bigamy.— Any marriage between two Hindus solemnized after the commencement of this Act is void if at the date of such marriage either party had a husband or wife living; and the provisions… 

Punishment for contravention of certain other conditions for a Hindu marriage.— Every person who procures a marriage of himself or herself to be solemnized under this Act in contravention of the conditions specified in clauses… 

Court to which petition shall be presented.— Every petition under this Act shall be presented to the District Court within the local limits of whose ordinary original civil jurisdiction:— (i) the marriage was solemnized, or… 

Contents and verification of petitions.— (1) Every petition presented under this Act shall state as distinctly as the nature of the case permits the facts on which the claim to relief is founded and, except… 

21. Application of Act 5 of 1908.— Subject to the other provisions contained in this Act and to such rules as the High Court may make in this behalf, all proceedings under this Act shall… 

Proceedings to be in camera and may not be printed or published.— (1) Every proceeding under this Act shall be conducted in camera and it shall not be lawful for any person to print or… 

23. Decree in proceedings.— (1) In any proceeding under this Act, whether defended or not, if the court is satisfied that (2) Before proceeding to grant any relief under this Act, it shall be the… 

Maintenance pendente lite and expenses of proceedings.— Where in any proceeding under this Act it appears to the court that either the wife or the husband, as the case may be, has no independent income… 

Permanent alimony and maintenance.— (1) Any court exercising jurisdiction under this Act may, at the time of passing any decree or at any time subsequent thereto, on application made to it for the purpose by…