Section 2 Of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

This act applies to -

i) Those who are Hindus have chosen Hinduism which includes followers of Virashaiva, Lingayat, Brahmo, Prarthana, and Arya Samaj.

ii) People of India who come under Buddhist, Jain, or Sikh.

iii) For those who are not Christians, Muslims, Parsis, or Jews. Unless they can say that the religion or customs they are following are not governed under Hindu law.