HMA Section 22: Proceedings to be in camera and may not be printed or published
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 · Chapter 5: Jurisdiction and Procedure
¶22. Proceedings to be in camera and may not be printed or published.-(1) Every proceedings under this Act shall be conducted in camera and it shall not be lawful for any person to print or publish any matter in relation to any such proceeding except a judgment of the High Court or of the Supreme Court printed or published with the previous permission of the Court.
¶(2) If any person prints or publishes any matter in contravention of the provisions contained in sub-section (1), he shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.
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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
- 19. Court to which petition shall be presented
- 20. Contents and verification of Petitions
- 21. Application of Act 5 of 1908
- 21A. Power to transfer petitions in certain cases
- 21B. Special provision relating to trial and disposal of petitions under the Act
- 21C. Documentary evidence
- 23. Decree in proceedings
- 23A. Relief for respondent in divorce and other proceedings
- 24. Maintenance pendente lite and expenses of proceedings
- 25. Permanent alimony and maintenance
- 26. Custody of children
- 27. Disposal of property
- 28. Appeals from decrees and orders
- 28A. Enforcement of decrees and orders
- 29. Savings
- 30. Repeals