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Summary
To practice law in Delhi, India, obtain a law degree, enroll with the Bar Council of Delhi, and clear the All India Bar Examination. Hindu Law covers marriage, inheritance, adoption, and maintenance. The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, governs Hindu marriages, detailing eligibility, ceremonies, registration, and divorce grounds. A mutual divorce petition requires a marriage certificate, identity proofs, address proofs, photographs, a joint petition affidavit, and evidence of separate living.Full Conversation
Delhi, India
To practice law in Delhi, India, you need to follow these steps:
- Obtain a law degree (LLB) from a recognized university.
- Enroll with the Bar Council of Delhi.
- Clear the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) conducted by the Bar Council of India.
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- Obtain a law degree (LLB) from a recognized university.
- Enroll with the Bar Council of Delhi.
- Clear the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) conducted by the Bar Council of India.
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Do you know about hindu law
Yes, I can provide general information about Hindu Law. It is a body of laws applied to Hindus in India and covers various aspects such as marriage, inheritance, adoption, and maintenance.
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Hindu Law encompasses various aspects of personal law for Hindus in India. Here are some key points:
- Marriage: Governed by the Hindu Marriage Act, *.
- Inheritance: Governed by the Hindu Succession Act, *.
- Adoption: Governed by the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, *.
- Maintenance: Ensures support for dependents.
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- Marriage: Governed by the Hindu Marriage Act, *.
- Inheritance: Governed by the Hindu Succession Act, *.
- Adoption: Governed by the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, *.
- Maintenance: Ensures support for dependents.
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About hindu marriage act
The Hindu Marriage Act, * governs Hindu marriages in India. Key points include:
- Eligibility: Both parties must be Hindus, not married, of sound mind, and of legal age (* for males, * for females).
- Ceremonies: Must be performed according to customary rites.
- Registration: Optional, but recommended for legal proof.
- Grounds for Divorce: Includes adultery, cruelty, desertion, and mutual consent.
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- Eligibility: Both parties must be Hindus, not married, of sound mind, and of legal age (* for males, * for females).
- Ceremonies: Must be performed according to customary rites.
- Registration: Optional, but recommended for legal proof.
- Grounds for Divorce: Includes adultery, cruelty, desertion, and mutual consent.
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All sections
The Hindu Marriage Act, *, has several sections, each addressing different aspects of marriage, including eligibility, ceremonies, registration, and divorce. Here's a brief overview:
- Section *: Conditions for a Hindu marriage
- Section *: Ceremonies for marriage
- Section *: Registration of Hindu marriages
- Section *: Grounds for divorce
- Section *: Maintenance pendente lite and expenses of proceedings
- Section *: Permanent alimony and maintenance
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- Section *: Conditions for a Hindu marriage
- Section *: Ceremonies for marriage
- Section *: Registration of Hindu marriages
- Section *: Grounds for divorce
- Section *: Maintenance pendente lite and expenses of proceedings
- Section *: Permanent alimony and maintenance
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Draft a mutual divorce
A mutual divorce petition under the Hindu Marriage Act, *, can be drafted as follows:
Mutual Divorce Petition
IN THE FAMILY COURT AT [Location]
HMA Petition No.: ______ of 20__
IN THE MATTER OF:
*. [Name], Son/Daughter of [Father's Name], Resident of [Address]
*. [Name], Son/Daughter of [Father's Name], Resident of [Address]
Petitioners
PETITION UNDER SECTION 13B OF THE HINDU MARRIAGE ACT, * FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE BY MUTUAL CONSENT
The humble petition of the Petitioners above-named:
*. That the Petitioners were married on [Date] at [Place] according to Hindu rites and ceremonies.
*. That the marriage was duly consummated, and the Petitioners lived together as husband and wife at [Address].
*. That no child/children were born out of the wedlock. (if applicable)
*. That due to differences and incompatibilities, the Petitioners have been living separately since [Date].
*. That allattempts at reconciliation and cohabitation have failed, and the marriage has broken down irretrievably.
*. That the Petitioners have mutually agreed to dissolve the marriage by mutual consent.
*. That the Petitioners have settled all their matrimonial disputes amicably.
*. That the Petitioners have agreed on the following terms and conditions:
- Permanent alimony/maintenance to be paid by [Name] to [Name], if any.
- Division of assets, properties, and liabilities, if any.
*. That the Petitioners shall abide by the terms of this mutual settlement.
PRAYER:
The Petitioners, therefore, pray that this Honorable Court may be pleased to:
- Dissolve the marriage between the Petitioners by mutual consent under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, *.
Petitioners:
*. [Signature & Name]
*. [Signature & Name]
Date: [Insert Date]
Place:** [Insert Place]
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IN THE FAMILY COURT AT [Location]
HMA Petition No.: ______ of 20__
IN THE MATTER OF:
*. [Name], Son/Daughter of [Father's Name], Resident of [Address]
*. [Name], Son/Daughter of [Father's Name], Resident of [Address]
Petitioners
PETITION UNDER SECTION 13B OF THE HINDU MARRIAGE ACT, * FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE BY MUTUAL CONSENT
The humble petition of the Petitioners above-named:
*. That the Petitioners were married on [Date] at [Place] according to Hindu rites and ceremonies.
*. That the marriage was duly consummated, and the Petitioners lived together as husband and wife at [Address].
*. That no child/children were born out of the wedlock. (if applicable)
*. That due to differences and incompatibilities, the Petitioners have been living separately since [Date].
*. That allattempts at reconciliation and cohabitation have failed, and the marriage has broken down irretrievably.
*. That the Petitioners have mutually agreed to dissolve the marriage by mutual consent.
*. That the Petitioners have settled all their matrimonial disputes amicably.
*. That the Petitioners have agreed on the following terms and conditions:
- Permanent alimony/maintenance to be paid by [Name] to [Name], if any.
- Division of assets, properties, and liabilities, if any.
*. That the Petitioners shall abide by the terms of this mutual settlement.
PRAYER:
The Petitioners, therefore, pray that this Honorable Court may be pleased to:
- Dissolve the marriage between the Petitioners by mutual consent under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, *.
Petitioners:
*. [Signature & Name]
*. [Signature & Name]
Date: [Insert Date]
Place:** [Insert Place]
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Documents needed for filling the petition in court
To file a mutual divorce petition in court, you'll generally need the following documents:
- Marriage certificate
- Identity proofs of both parties
- Address proof of both parties
- Passport-sized photographs of both parties
- Joint petition affidavit
- Evidence of separate living
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- Marriage certificate
- Identity proofs of both parties
- Address proof of both parties
- Passport-sized photographs of both parties
- Joint petition affidavit
- Evidence of separate living
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