Registration not enough to validate Hindu marriage if rituals, ceremonies not performed: Gujarat HC
The Gujarat High Court ruled that a marriage certificate alone is insufficient to validate a Hindu marriage if essential customary rites, such as 'saptapadi', were not performed. The court emphasized that marriage is a sacrament rather than a mere administrative registration.
Why it matters
This ruling clarifies the legal requirements for marriage validity in India, prioritizing traditional religious ceremonies over civil registration in specific legal contexts.
The Gujarat High Court has ruled that registration alone cannot validate a Hindu marriage if customary rites and ceremonies such as ‘saptapadi’ are not performed, saying marriage is not merely an occasion for “song and dance”.
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