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Divorce Grounds in Hindu Marriage Act by Jm Umaid is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses the concept of divorce in the context of the Hindu Marriage Act of 1955, which introduced provisions for divorce that were previously non-existent in ancient times. It outlines various theories of divorce, including fault theory, mutual consent, and irretrievable breakdown, while emphasizing that divorce is permitted only for grave reasons. Additionally, it details grounds for divorce such as adultery and cruelty, providing examples from case law to illustrate these concepts.
- Author
- Jm Umaid
- Language
- EN