The Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936

Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936

This edition of The Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936 (Act No. 3 of 1936, dated 23rd April 1936) is a complete and authoritative text of the law governing marriage and divorce among Parsis in India. It provides the statutory provisions as enacted, ensuring accuracy and reliability for legal reference, academic study, and professional application.

The Act codifies and regulates the solemnization of Parsi marriages, recognition of their validity, and legal grounds for dissolution. It also specifies the rights, duties, and obligations of parties in a Parsi marriage, as well as procedures for resolving disputes and enforcing matrimonial rights.

The contents cover:

• Requisites for a valid Parsi marriage and conditions leading to nullity

• Registration requirements and official procedures for solemnization

• Jurisdiction, powers, and procedures of Parsi Matrimonial Courts

• Legal grounds for divorce, including mutual consent, adultery, cruelty, desertion, and other statutory reasons

• Provisions for judicial separation and restitution of conjugal rights

• Maintenance and alimony rights before, during, and after proceedings

• Custody and welfare of children arising from matrimonial disputes

• Evidentiary requirements and procedural safeguards in matrimonial litigation

• Penalties and consequences for contravention of the Act’s provisions

This bare act edition presents the unaltered statutory language with short comments for clarity, making it highly useful for:

• Lawyers and legal practitioners handling Parsi matrimonial cases

• Judges and court officials presiding over matrimonial disputes

• Academicians and students of family law

• Community leaders, counselors, and mediators involved in Parsi matrimonial matters

• Libraries, legal research centers, and government institutions

With its precise and updated legislative text, this edition serves as an indispensable legal resource on Parsi marriage and divorce law in India as of 2023.