Hindu Marriage Act (हिन्दू विवाह अधिनियम- Rules)

Hindu Marriage Act by an Act/Rules of the Parliament of India enacted in 1955. Three other important acts were also enacted as part of the Hindu Code Bills during this time: the Hindu Succession Act, the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act/Rules, the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act/Rules.

Hindu Marriage Act/Rules, 1955 incorporated Monogamy and strictly prohibits a Hindu from getting involved in a marital relationship with more than one person. Bigamy and Polygamy, if proved is strictly punishable under the Indian Penal Code as per provisions under Section 5 and Section 17 ofHindu Marriage Act/Rules, 1955.

The Hindu Marriage Act/Rules was to modify and codify the laws relating to marriage among the Hindus.