Going through a divorce can feel overwhelming, I have seen this up close while helping friends and clients navigate the process. In India, divorce is not a one-size-fits-all affair. It is governed by personal laws based on religion and civil laws like the Special Marriage Act, 1954. Whether you are considering divorce or just trying …
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Marriages between individuals from different religions, including between Hindus and Christians, have become more common in today’s diverse society. While love knows no boundaries, interfaith marriages, particularly between Hindus and Christians in India, can raise legal, social, and religious questions. In this blog, we will examine the legal framework, options for marriage, and the challenges …
Marriage and its registration are a grey area sometimes from a legal point of view in India. Though a marriage is not officially registered, it may be recognized and validated in terms of law. When there is a need however for formal documentation due to legal, financial, or any other personal reasons, people try to …
Marriage abroad and registration in India become more important as the world becomes more global. Someone can marry outside India’s borders. However, it begs the question, if a marriage is done outside India, can one register it in India? The straightforward answer to that question is yes, a marriage that occurs abroad can also be …
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In Indian society, marriage is a sacred institution and a significant event. It marks the commencement of a joint life of two persons. In India, marriages are solemnized in a number of ways, such as religious, court, or civil unions. Court marriages are among the most popular and increasingly preferred options for many who would …
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In India, marriage is a very important part of culture and the law. Most of the personal laws concerning marriage within the various religious communities consider marriage to be a sacred bond between a couple. However, certain specific conditions nullify the marriage as if it had never existed. A marriage is void ab initio as …
In India, especially in India, Marriage is an institution as old as time and involves a lot of celebration, ritual, and tradition. Indian weddings, more so Non-Resident Indian (NRI) marriages where one partner is from a different country, are however, beset with numerous challenges as far as customs, legalities, and inter-cultural issues are concerned. NRI …
Marriage is an indispensable right and it is an integral component of all social relations. The Special Marriage Act of 1954 was introduce in India to provide a unified legal structure for civil marriages without taking into consideration the issues of religion, caste, or nationalities. It enables a person and a different religion, including foreign …
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The Special Marriage Act, 1954 (SMA) governs inter-religious and inter-caste marriages in India. It establishes a system within which such marriages may be celebrate and in due course, legally dissolved. Among other things, the act outlines the grounds for divorce as provide by the law so that justice may be done to the parties concern …
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The concept of mutual divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, of 1955, and the Special Marriage Act, of 1954, governs such dissolution in India. To dissolve this marriage amicably, both the husbands and wives must consent to it. The couple usually can live separately for at least a year before approaching the court for dissolution. …
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