12 Questions
What was the main purpose of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?
To codify the law relating to marriage among Hindus and others
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 Personal Laws Act (1956)
Who does the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 apply to?
Any person who is a Hindu by religion in any of its forms or developments
What did the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 bring about for all sections of Hindus?
Uniformity of law
Under what conditions does the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 not apply to a person domiciled in the territories to which this Act extends?
If the person is a Muslim, Christian, Parsi or Jew by religion
हिंदू विवाह अधिनियम, 1955 का अनुशासन किस पर लागू नहीं होता है?
मुस्लिम धर्म वाले व्यक्ति पर
हिंदू विवाह अधिनियम, 1955 किसके लिए लागू होता है?
सभी उपरोक्त
किस समुदाय को हिंदू विवाह अधिनियम, 1955 के प्रावधानों के अनुसार कभी संप्रदाय प्रबंधन से प्रभावित होने का संकेत नहीं मिलता?
पारसी
हिंदू विवाह अधिनियम, 1955 किसके लिए लागू नहीं होता है?
मुसलमानों के लिए
किस समुदाय को हिंदू विवाह अधिनियम, 1955 के प्रावधानों के अनुसार कभी संप्रदाय प्रबंधन से प्रभावित होने का संकेत नहीं मिलता?
वीरशैव समुदाय
हिंदू विवाह अधिनियम, 1955 का अनुशासन किस पर लागू नहीं होता है?
पंजाब में रहने वाले हिंदू पर
हिंदू विवाह अधिनियम, 1955 का प्रावधान किसके लिए है?
सिख समुदाय के लोगों के लिए
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
Related Acts
- 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
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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