(1) Every petition presented under this Act shall state as distinctly as the nature of the case permits the facts on which the claim to relief is founded 1[and, except in a petition under section 11, shall also state] that there is no collusion between the petitioner and the other party to the marriage.
(2) The statements contained in every petition under this Act shall be verified by the petitioner or some other competent person in the manner required by law for the verification of plaints, and may, at the hearing, be referred to as evidence.
(2) The statements contained in every petition under this Act shall be verified by the petitioner or some other competent person in the manner required by law for the verification of plaints, and may, at the hearing, be referred to as evidence.
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1. Subs. by Act 68 of 1976, s. 13, for "and shall also State" (w.e.f. 27-5-1976).आगे पढ़ें / Continue reading
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Section 1 · Short title and extent.Section 2 · Application of Act.Section 3 · Definitions.Section 4 · Overriding effect of Act.Section 5 · Conditions for a Hindu marriage.Section 6 · [Omitted.].Section 7 · Ceremonies for a Hindu marriage.Section 8 · Registration of Hindu marriages.India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 09 Oct 2026. Source metadata reports last modification: 2026-05-06. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.