Hindu Marriage Act · 5
Conditions for Hindu Marriage
Understanding the issue
For a Hindu marriage to be valid, both parties must meet minimum age requirements (21 for groom, 18 for bride), be of sound mind, not be in an existing marriage, and not fall within prohibited relationships.
Punishment
Marriage may be declared void or voidable if conditions not met
Examples
- If a man marries while his first wife is alive without divorce, the second marriage is void.
The section as enacted
A marriage may be solemnized between any two Hindus, if certain conditions are fulfilled including age, mental capacity, and consent.