HMA Section 11: Nullity of marriage and divorce- Void marriages
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 · Chapter 4: Nullity of Marriage and Divorce
¶11. Nullity of marriage and divorce- Void marriages.- Any marriage solemnized after the commencement of this Act shall be null and void and may, on a petition presented by either party thereto, against the other party be so declared by a decree of nullity if it contravenes any one of the conditions specified in clauses (i), (iv) and (v), Section 5.
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Official reference: India Code, Legislative Department — source review: 29 September 2026.Recorded edition / snapshot date: 2026-09-29.
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Other sections in this chapter
- 12. Voidable Marriages
- 13. Divorce
- 13A. Alternate Relief in Divorce Proceedings
- 13B. Divorce by mutual consent
- 14. No petition for divorce to be presented within one year of marriage
- 15. Divorced persons. When may marry again
- 16. Legitimacy of children of void and voidable marriages
- 17. Punishment of Bigamy
- 18. Punishment for contravention of certain other conditions for a Hindu marriage