A reform that challenged centuries of silence
Hindu Widows’ Re-marriage Act comes into force in colonial India (July 16, 1856)
Chandigarh, Updated At : 05:56 AM Jul 16, 2025 IST
Marking a new chapter in women’s rights in the subcontinent, on July 16, 1856, the Hindu Widows' Re-marriage Act came into force in British India. For the first time, law granted Hindu widows the right to remarry.
