Can inter-caste couple from same village legally get married?

Can a boy and girl from the same village but belonging to different castes get married?

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Advocate By LEAD INDIA Answered: 14 May 2025

Yes, a boy and girl from different castes—even from the same village—can legally marry under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. No one can stop them if both are adults (18+ for girls, 21+ for boys) and give consent. Social or caste pressure is not legally valid. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.
 

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