HMA Section 27: Disposal of property
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 · Chapter 5: Jurisdiction and Procedure
¶27. Disposal of property.-In any proceeding under this Act, the Court may make such provisions in the decree as it deems just and proper with respect to any property presented at or about the time of marriage, which may belong jointly to both the husband and the wife.
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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
- 22. Proceedings to be in camera and may not be printed or published
- 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
- 28. Appeals from decrees and orders
- 28A. Enforcement of decrees and orders
- 29. Savings
- 30. Repeals