Sonakshi Tie Knot With Zaheer Under Special Marriage Act: What Is It?
By Anshika Verma24, Jun 2024 03:30 PMjagranjosh.com
Sonakshi Sinha And Zaheer Iqbal
The Special Marriage Act is trending after actress Sonakshi Sinha married Zaheer Iqbal under this act. Let us understand its meaning. Tap to read!
Special Marriage Act
In India, marriages can be registered under the Special Marriage Act of 1954, the Muslim Marriage Act of 1954, or the Hindu Marriage Act of 1955, depending on the individual personal law.
Indian Parliament
The Indian Parliament passed the Special Marriage Act, 1954, which allowed legal marriage to be performed for all Indian citizens living abroad as well as those living in India.
Protection of rights
Ensuring the protection of the rights of both husband and wife is the responsibility of the judiciary. It is equal for both of them regardless of the parties' respective religions or beliefs.
Piece of legislation
A piece of legislation from the late 19th century served as the model for the Act. It covers all of India, except the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
Marriage registration
People from two backgrounds can unite in marriage under this act. It allows people from different religions to marry in India. It helps them to get their marriage registered under general law.
What is the procedure?
This Act requires couples to provide the Marriage Officer notice and the necessary paperwork 30 days before the planned marriage date.
Present in office
Though the process can now be completed online, the couple must still appear at the marriage office to formally register their marriage.
Information Credits
The information has been taken from the India Code.