Bhaurao Shankar Lokhande v. State of Maharashtra
AIR 1965 SC 1564 · Supreme Court of India
A second marriage is void under s. 17 HMA only if the essential ceremonies of a valid marriage are proved.
Unit II · Family Law – I (Hindu Law)
Conditions, ceremonies and monogamy
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 | 5 | Conditions for a Hindu marriage |
| Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 | 7 | Ceremonies |
| Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 | 8 | Registration |
| Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 | 11–12 | Void and voidable marriages |
Landmark cases
S. Nagalingam v. Sivagami
(2001) 7 SCC 487 · Supreme Court of India
Saptapadi is essential where the parties' form of marriage requires it.