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I want to marry a Burmese girl who is currently in India on a tourist visa. She is Buddhist and I am Hindu. I wish to marry her, but I don't want my parents to know about it as they have some misconceptions about court marriages. I am confused because a lawyer told me that under the Special Marriage Act, a notice will be sent to my home, which I don't want. I am also unsure about the Hindu Marriage Act, as Buddhist marriages are also covered under it, but I’m wondering whether a Hindu and Buddhist couple can marry under this act without changing their respective religions?
Sir, the Special Marriage Act, 1954 allows interfaith and intercultural marriages, including Hindu-Buddhist couples. However, under this act, a public notice is required, and the notice is sent to your address, which is part of the process to ensure that the marriage is not fraudulent and that no one objects. If you want to keep the marriage private and avoid a public notice, the Hindu Marriage Act would be a better choice since it does not require the same public notice. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.