Analysis of Divorce Under the Hindu Marriage Act Introduction The Hindu Marriage Act (HMA) of 1955 governs marriages and divorces among Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs in India. It provides a legal framework for the dissolution of marriages under various circumstances. This comprehensive analysis will delve into the key provisions of the HMA related to divorce, the grounds for dissolution, the procedures involved, and the challenges faced in obtaining a divorce. Grounds for Divorce under Hindu Marriage Act 1955 The HMA outlines several grounds on which a divorce can be obtained. These grounds are Adultery: Voluntary sexual intercourse by one spouse with a person other than their spouse. Cruelty: Conduct that causes physical or mental pain or suffering to the other spouse. Desertion: Abandonment of the matrimonial home by one spouse without reasonable cause. Conversion to Another Religion: Conversion of one spouse to a rel...
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