What is the legal procedure for court marriage in India?

If both boy and girl are majors and marrying by free consent, the usual legal route is under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. First, file a notice of intended marriage before the Marriage Officer. The notice is published and there is generally a 30-day waiting period for objections. If no valid objection is raised, the marriage can be solemnized and registered in the presence of required witnesses with ID/address/age proofs. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.