Enforcement of decrees and orders
Section 28A of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 deals with enforcement of decrees and orders. All decrees and orders made by the court in any proceeding under this Act shall be enforced in the like manner as the decrees and orders of the court made in the exercise of its original civil jurisdiction for the time being in forced.] The Act came into force on 18 May 1955.
[28A. Enforcement of decrees and orders--All decrees and orders made by the court in any proceeding under this Act shall be enforced in the like manner as the decrees and orders of the court made in the exercise of its original civil jurisdiction for the time being in forced.]
Section 28A, The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (Act 25 of 1955).
Judgments citing this section
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… (e) Enforcement / Execution of orders of maintenance For enforcement / execution of orders of maintenance, it is directed that an order or decree of maintenance may be enforced under Section 28A of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1956; Section 20(6) of the D.V. Act; and Section 128 of Cr.P.C., as may be applicable. The order of maintenance may be enforced as a money decree of a civil court as per the provisions of the CPC, more particularly Sections 51, 55, 58, 60 r.w. Order XXI." The final direction (b) …
Questions about Section 28A
What does Section 28A of the Hindu Marriage Act deal with?
Section 28A of the Hindu Marriage Act is headed "Enforcement of decrees and orders". [28A. Enforcement of decrees and orders--All decrees and orders made by the court in any proceeding under this Act shall be enforced in the like manner as the decrees and orders of the court made in the exercise of its original civil jurisdiction for the time being in forced.]
How do I find court cases under Section 28A 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 28A, section 28A Hindu Marriage Act, section 28A of the Hindu Marriage Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 28A of the Hindu Marriage Act come into force?
Section 28A of the Hindu Marriage Act, cited as Hindu Marriage Act 28A, 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
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