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Law / Comparison : Bangladeshi Law of Hindu Marriage VS Indian Hindu Marriage Act 1955
« on: July 24, 2012, 11:03:21 AM »
Comparison Between Prevailing Bangladeshi Law of Hindu Marriage and Indian Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Applicability:This Act is not applicable to Bangladesh.
The Act made the following major changes which are not prevailing in Bangladesh:
1. Identity of caste or sub-caste for marriage is not necessary. This division of Hindu intofour castes has been obsolete. (S.5)
2. Marriage between parties to the same Gotra or Pravara is valid. (S.5)
3. Prohibited degrees of relationship for the purpose of marriage is abolished. (S.3)
4. No particular form of marriage ceremonies are prescribed. (S.7)
5. Provisions for Judicial Separation are enacted. (S.10)
6. Termination of marriage by a decree of nullity is introduced. (S.11 & 12)
7. Termination of marriage by a decree of divorce on certain grounds is made. (S.13)
8. The minimum age which the bridegroom must attain before the marriage is prescribed.(S.5)
9. Provision for Registration of Hindu marriage is made. (S.6)
10. No distinction between a marriage of a maiden and that of a widow is made.
11. This Act prevents Begami amongst Hindus. (S.17)
Applicability:This Act is not applicable to Bangladesh.
The Act made the following major changes which are not prevailing in Bangladesh:
1. Identity of caste or sub-caste for marriage is not necessary. This division of Hindu intofour castes has been obsolete. (S.5)
2. Marriage between parties to the same Gotra or Pravara is valid. (S.5)
3. Prohibited degrees of relationship for the purpose of marriage is abolished. (S.3)
4. No particular form of marriage ceremonies are prescribed. (S.7)
5. Provisions for Judicial Separation are enacted. (S.10)
6. Termination of marriage by a decree of nullity is introduced. (S.11 & 12)
7. Termination of marriage by a decree of divorce on certain grounds is made. (S.13)
8. The minimum age which the bridegroom must attain before the marriage is prescribed.(S.5)
9. Provision for Registration of Hindu marriage is made. (S.6)
10. No distinction between a marriage of a maiden and that of a widow is made.
11. This Act prevents Begami amongst Hindus. (S.17)