law: Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
  11. Void marriages.-
  Any marriage solemnized after the commencement of this Act shall
  
  be null and void and may, on a petition presented by either party thereto, be
  
  so declared by a decree of nullity if it contravenes any one of the conditions
  
  specified in clauses (i), (iv) and (v) of section 5.