Hindu Marriage Act Section 11 — Void marriages

General

Summary

A marriage that takes place after this Act came into force is considered invalid from the start if it goes against any of the conditions listed in clauses (i), (iv), or (v) of section 5. Either spouse can ask the court for a decree of nullity, which is a formal declaration that the marriage is void.

Official Text

Any marriage solemnised after the commencement of this Act shall be null and void and may, on a petition presented by either party thereto 2[against the other party], be so declared by a decree of nullity if it contravenes any one of the conditions specified in clauses (i),

(iv) and

(v) of section 5.