Short title and extent
Section 1 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 deals with short title and extent. This Act may be called the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The Act came into force on 18 May 1955.
(1) This Act may be called the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
(2) It extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir*, and applies also to Hindus domiciled in the territories to which this Act extends who are outside the said territories.
Section 1, The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (Act 25 of 1955).
Questions about Section 1
What does Section 1 of the Hindu Marriage Act deal with?
Section 1 of the Hindu Marriage Act is headed "Short title and extent". This Act may be called the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
How do I find court cases under Section 1 of the Hindu Marriage Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Hindu Marriage Act 1, section 1 Hindu Marriage Act, section 1 of the Hindu Marriage Act. People searching for it also type hma 13 1 a. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 1 of the Hindu Marriage Act come into force?
Section 1 of the Hindu Marriage Act, cited as Hindu Marriage Act 1, came into force on 18 May 1955, having been enacted on 18 May 1955. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 13. Divorce913 words
- 3. Definitions499 words
- 23. Decree in proceedings465 words
- 12. Voidable marriages361 words
- 2. Application of Act302 words
- 14. No petition for divorce to be presented within one year of marriage290 words
Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 15 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.