Hindu Marriage Act: A Judicial Interpretation - Shantaben vs. Somabhai

Shantaben vs. Somabhai (1979) - A landmark judgment where the Supreme Court held that a Hindu marriage registered under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 can be dissolved by an unregistered decree of divorce in a foreign court. This case raises questions about the validity of foreign court judgments in India and the rights of parties in cross-border marriages.

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