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Hindu Marriage Act in Indian Law – Does it apply to Hindu Marriages Performed Outside India?

Can a family court in India settle a marriage dispute – decide on divorce petition – between two Hindus under the Hindu Marriage Act in Indian Law, even if the marriage had taken place outside India? The Supreme Court of India will be soon taking a decision on this tricky issue – as such divorce cases are on increase. The Hindu writes about this issue The Supreme Court has been moved to decide an important question of law: whether a family court in India has jurisdiction to try a matrimonial litigation involving two Hindus governed by the Hindu Marriage Act even in cases where the opposite party is a foreign national having his domicile outside the country. Actor Sukanya, who married R. Sridharan, has applied for divorce in India. The marriage took place as per traditional Hindu customs at the Balaji temple in New Jersey, U.S. in April 2002. However, Ms. Sukanya returned to India in January 2003 and thereafter never went back to the U.S. On a writ petition filed by Mr. Sridhara

Yajnavalkya Smriti Quotes

A collection of quotes and teachings from Yajnavalkya Smriti. Success of actions rests equally on destiny and one’s efforts. Of these two, destiny is the expression of the efforts made in a previous life. A Dharma detested by the world must not be practiced. By resorting to what is condemned or prohibited and by not controlling the senses man incurs crime. Human beings are, by nature addicted to sinful deeds or crimes. Decisions should be made according to law, uninfluenced by agreed or anger. Of all works, like sacrifices, rituals, control of senses, harmlessness, charity or study of the Vedas, this one thing is the highest duty: that one should seek the Self through Yoga. Yajnavalkya Smriti