Dissolution of Hindu Marriage in Transition: A Quest For Better Future

A Happy matrimonial life is undoubtedly the foundation for successful family system. On the contrary, the sick and disgruntled marital relations have their repercussions and impact not merely upon the related spouses, their children. Its impact on society may give rise to social problems. In view of the vital significance of marriage, Dharmshastras ordained the marriage of a Hindu as a sacrament and an indissoluble tie which can not be broken even after the death of the parties. No doubt Marriage is the foundation on which the institution of family is built up. Family is the unit of society on which the superstructure of entire society and stability of social institutions would stand. Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. Marriage is a contract and a sacrament, Divorce is arising out of disorganized marriage and family which are the most important institutions of the modern society. Divorce is the result of customary or judicial dissolution of marriage and it has great social and cultural implications. Divorce, though a sociological concept is judicially recognized for Hindu under modern law of Marriage. This book is a modest attempt to discuss various issues involved in Hindu Marriage and divorce.