Matrimonial laws in India cover various aspects related to marriage, divorce, domestic violence, maintenance, and dowry. Here's an overview of these laws:

1. **Divorce Laws**:

   - **Hindu Marriage Act, 1955**: Governs marriages among Hindus, including Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists. Grounds for divorce include adultery, cruelty, desertion, conversion to another religion, mental disorder, and incurable disease.

   - **Special Marriage Act, 1954**: Applicable to all citizens regardless of religion. Grounds for divorce are similar to those under the Hindu Marriage Act.

2. **Domestic Violence Laws**:

   - **Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (DVA)**: Provides protection to women from physical, emotional, sexual, verbal, and economic abuse within domestic relationships. It allows for protection orders, residence orders, monetary relief, and custody orders.

3. **Maintenance Laws**:

   - **Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956**: Provides for maintenance of wives, children, and dependent relatives in cases of divorce or separation among Hindus.

   - **Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986**: Deals with maintenance for Muslim women after divorce.

4. **Dowry Laws**:

   - **Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961**: Prohibits the giving or receiving of dowry in connection with marriage. It also punishes dowry-related harassment and cruelty.

   - **Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)**: Deals with cruelty by husband or relatives of the husband towards a married woman. It includes harassment for dowry.

For cases related to divorce, domestic violence, maintenance, and dowry, legal representation and advice are crucial. Chanakya Legal,  specializing in family and matrimonial law can provide guidance and assistance based on the specific circumstances of each case.