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Which section of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 lays down the conditions for a Hindu marriage?

"Section 5" of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 lays down the conditions for a Hindu marriage, such as monogamy, soundness of mind, minimum age and the prohibited degrees and…

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Which section of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 lays down the conditions for a Hindu marriage?

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"Section 5" of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 lays down the conditions for a Hindu marriage, such as monogamy, soundness of mind, minimum age and the prohibited degrees and sapinda restrictions. "Section 9" deals with restitution of conjugal rights, "Section 10" with judicial separation and "Section 13" with divorce.

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