The Indian Hindu Marriage Act, enacted in 1955, was a landmark piece of legislation that reformed Hindu marriage laws. It outlawed polygamy, introduced the right to divorce, and standardized legal marriage ages, reflecting a progressive shift towards gender equality within Hindu society. This act was part of the broader Hindu Code Bills, which aimed to modernize personal laws and improve the status of women in India.

The enactment of the Indian Hindu Marriage Act in 1955 dismantled centuries-old domestic structures, sparking a renaissance of modern feminist and social realist poetry across diverse Indian languages. Poets like Kamala Das and Agha Shahid Ali used their work to address themes of identity, gender, and social change.