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Marriage is both a personal commitment and a legal contract, governed by laws that protect the rights and responsibilities of spouses. Introduction to Marriage Laws in India serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the legal framework surrounding marriage, divorce, and related aspects in India.
This book covers essential topics, including:
Conditions for a valid marriage under laws like the Hindu Marriage Act and Special Marriage Act.
Grounds for declaring a marriage void or voidable.
Legal processes for divorce, including mutual consent and contested divorces.
The role of domicile and property division in matrimonial cases.
Key safeguards like Section 498a of the IPC and the Domestic Violence Act to protect against harassment and abuse.
Special considerations for mental health and cruelty as grounds for divorce.
Written in an accessible style, this book is ideal for individuals preparing for marriage, navigating marital disputes, or seeking a deeper understanding of Indian marriage laws. Whether you are a legal professional, student, or layperson, this book offers practical insights and real-life applications to help you better understand your rights and obligations.
Siva Prasad Bose
Siva Prasad Bose is a retired electrical engineer and writer of introductory guidebooks on aspects of laws in India. He received his engineering degree from Jadavpur University, Kolkata and has a law degree from Meerut University, Meerut.
He is retired after many years of service as an Executive Engineer in Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (formerly UP State Electricity Board UPSEB).
His interests lie in the fields of family law, civil law, law of contracts, and any areas of law related to power electricity related issues. He has written more than 20 books on different aspects of Indian laws in Hindi and English.
He lives in New Delhi.
