What is the punishment for contravention of provisions in the Hindu Marriage Act? Section 18 of The Hindu Marriage Act 1955. Punishment for violation of Provisions in the Act.

Contravention of provision mentioned in Section 5 clauses (iii), (iv) and (v) shall be punishable as per Section 18 of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955. Provisions in the Act is.

Section 18 of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 - Punishment for contravention of certain provisions

Every person who procures a marriage of himself or herself or to be solemnized under this Act in contravention of the conditions specified in clauses (iii), (iv), and (v) of Section 5 shall be punishable-

(a) in the case of a contravention of the condition specified in clause (iii) of Section 5, with simple imprisonment which may extend to fifteen days, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both;

(b) in the case of a contravention of the condition specified in clause (iv) or clause

(v) of Section 5, with simple imprisonment which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both;

The Hindu Marriage Act (HMA) 1955

Section 2. Application of the Act

Section 3 and 4 of Hindu Marriage Act 1955

Section 5 Conditions for Hindu Marriage.

Section 6 and 7 of Hindu Marriage Act 1955

Section 8 Registration of Hindu Marriages

Section 9 Restitution of Conjugal Rights

Section 10 Judicial Separation

Section 11 Nullity of Marriage and Divorce- Void Marriages

Section 12 Voidable Marriages

Section 13 Divorce

Section 13A Alternate Relief in Divorce Proceedings