WHAT IS THE PROCESS OF COURT MARRIAGE IN RURAL AREAS OF INDIA ?
Court Marriages In India, Unlike Marriages As Per One’s Customs, Are Done In Accordance with the Provisions Provided Under The Special Marriage Act, of 1954. As Per The Act, A Marriage Could Also Be Solemnised In The Court Or In The Presence Of The Marriage Officer And Three Witnesses. Who Is Eligible ? Two Persons, Of Different Genders, Belonging To Different Castes, Religions, Places Etc. Can Marry Through The Court. Thus, Court Marriages In Rural India Take Place In A Similar Manner As Is Done In Other Parts Of The Country. Certain Conditions Which Have To Be Fulfilled For Two Persons To Register For Court Marriage Have Been Mentioned Below- No Pre-Existing Marriage Of The Parties Should Be There, Even If There Was, No Living Spouse Should Be There, I.E.The Person Applying For Court Marriage, In Case Was Married Earlier, Then At The Time Of The Marriage He/She Should Either Be A Divorcee Or A Widower/Widow. The Male Applying For The Court Marriage Should Have Completed The Age ...