Section 11 Hindu Marriage Act — Void marriages

The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 · Official PDF page 8

11. Void marriages.—Any marriage solemnised after the commencement of this Act shall be null and void and may, on a petition presented by either party thereto 2[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) of section 5.

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