What is legal age to get married?
Now that I am over 20, can I do a love marriage?
- The minimum legal age of consent to marry in India is 21 years for males and 18 years for females under central legislations/laws. - Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: Minimum age is 21 for males and 18 for females. - Christian Marriage Act, 1872: Minimum age is 21 for males and 18 for females. - Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936: Minimum age of 21 for males, and 18 for females, with some procedural nuances. - Muslim Personal Law: Marriage is generally permitted on attaining puberty, presumed at 15 years old, but child marriage may be regulated or invalidated by the courts. - Attaining age 20 (even if both parties are 20) does not confer legal capacity on a male; must be 21.
The legal age for a boy to get married is 21 years. Once you reached the legal age then you can do love marriage under an appropriate act by visiting marriage registrar office. It is advised to consult an expert matrimonial lawyer who will assist you with the best course of action. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.
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