This edition of The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, updated with all amendments including those introduced by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, and the Personal Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019, along with relevant State Amendments, serves as a comprehensive and reliable legal reference for students, academicians, and professionals dealing with family law in India. The book presents the bare text of the law along with short comments—faithfully reflecting the statutory provisions—making it highly suitable for examination purposes and practical legal use.

It includes the complete and updated provisions of The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, ensuring alignment with current legislative developments and judicial applicability. The inclusion of amendments enhances clarity and ensures that readers have access to the most recent legal position governing Hindu marriages in India.

The content spans the full scope of the Act, including:
• Conditions for a Valid Hindu Marriage
• Ceremonies and Registration of Marriage
• Restitution of Conjugal Rights
• Judicial Separation and Divorce
• Grounds for Divorce and Special Provisions
• Legitimacy of Children and Related Rights
• Maintenance, Alimony, and Custody
• Jurisdiction and Procedural Aspects
• Penalties and Enforcement Provisions
• State Amendments and Their Applicability

This edition is particularly suitable for:
• Legal practitioners handling matrimonial and family disputes
• Judicial service aspirants and academicians
• NGOs and counselors working in family and social welfare sectors
• Individuals seeking a clear understanding of Hindu marriage laws

Whether used for academic study, courtroom reference, or professional consultation, this 2026 edition provides an authoritative and up-to-date presentation of the legal framework governing Hindu marriages in India.