This article is written by Amisha Gupta pursuing B.A.LL.B from George School of Law (Calcutta University Department of Law) HINDU MARRIAGE https://depositphotos.com/vector-images/indian-bride-groom.html Marriage is considered as a sacrament or contract, which gives rise to a status of legitimacy to the husband and wife and the children of the marriage. Among Hindus marriage is necessary, every Hindu must marry. The man is incomplete without his wife. The Hindu Marriage Act 1955 laid down a detailed rules covering practically all aspects of marriage in a simplified form. Conditions Of A Valid Hindu Marriage Section 5 of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955, has laid down the condition relating to solemnization of a valid Hindu marriage. A marriage may be solemnized between a Hindu male and female, if the following conditions are fulfilled, namely : 1. Monogamy - The husband or the wife shall not have a spouse living at the time of marriage. The intention is to prohibit bigamy, which...