The Union Government of India has approved various proposals
seeking changes in the Hindu Marriage Act of 1955 – the law that governs the
marriages in India .
The most important change is that women will be entitled to a share in the
property or assets acquired by the couple after marriage. Another highlight is
that the six months cooling period can be waived and divorce can be granted
immediately – irretrievable breakdown of marriage is a new ground for granting divorce.
You can read more about the changes in the Hindu Marriage
Act, 1955 and the Special Marriage Act, 1954 here at the Times of India.