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What was the main purpose of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?

  • To codify the law relating to marriage among Hindus and others (correct)
  • To govern adherents of certain religions
  • To introduce a uniform civil code for all Indian citizens
  • To address issues related to property inheritance among Hindus
  • Which of the following acts was NOT enacted as part of the Hindu Code Bills during the same time as the Hindu Marriage Act?

  • The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act (1956)
  • The Hindu Succession Act (1956)
  • The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act (1956)
  • The Hindu Personal Laws Act (1956) (correct)
  • Who does the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 apply to?

  • Any person who is a Muslim, Christian, Parsi or Jew by religion
  • Any person who is a Hindu by religion in any of its forms or developments (correct)
  • Any person who is a follower of the Brahmo, Prarthana or Arya Samaj
  • Any person who is a Buddhist, Jain or Sikh by religion
  • What did the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 bring about for all sections of Hindus?

    <p>Uniformity of law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions does the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 not apply to a person domiciled in the territories to which this Act extends?

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    हिंदू विवाह अधिनियम, 1955 का अनुशासन किस पर लागू नहीं होता है?

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    हिंदू विवाह अधिनियम, 1955 किसके लिए लागू होता है?

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    किस समुदाय को हिंदू विवाह अधिनियम, 1955 के प्रावधानों के अनुसार कभी संप्रदाय प्रबंधन से प्रभावित होने का संकेत नहीं मिलता?

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    हिंदू विवाह अधिनियम, 1955 किसके लिए लागू नहीं होता है?

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    किस समुदाय को हिंदू विवाह अधिनियम, 1955 के प्रावधानों के अनुसार कभी संप्रदाय प्रबंधन से प्रभावित होने का संकेत नहीं मिलता?

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    हिंदू विवाह अधिनियम, 1955 का अनुशासन किस पर लागू नहीं होता है?

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    हिंदू विवाह अधिनियम, 1955 का प्रावधान किसके लिए है?

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    Study Notes

    The Hindu Marriage Act

    • Enacted in 1955, passed on May 18th
    • Part of the Hindu Code Bills

    Purpose of the Act

    • To amend and codify the law relating to marriage among Hindus and others
    • Included separation and divorce, which also exist in Sastrik Law
    • Brought uniformity of law for all sections of Hindus
    • Hindu Succession Act (1956)
    • Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act (1956)
    • Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act (1956)

    Indian Civil Codes

    • Religion-specific civil codes govern adherents of certain other religions

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    Test your knowledge about the Hindu Marriage Act, an important legislation in India enacted in 1955. Explore its purpose, amendments, and significance in codifying the law relating to marriage among Hindus and others.

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