Rules framed by the High Court under sections 14 and 21 of the Hindu MarriageAct 1955 (XXV of 1955) as amended by the Marriage Laws (Amendment)Act, 1976 (India Act No. 68 of 1976), for carrying out the purposeof the Act.330. (1) Short title and Commencement : (i) These Rules may be called the Hindu Marriage and Divorce Rules, 1955.(ii) These Rules shall come into force on 1st December 1955.(2)