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 Marriage through Court – What is it? Court marriages are different from other ordinary Indian weddings. Unlike the traditional version of marriages, these are solemnized under/in accordance with the Special Marriage Act, 1954. There is no requirement for attendance by family members, (hereinafter ‘the act’). It also does not need the couple to conduct any ritual. The presence of a Marriage Officer along with three witnesses is enough for the marriage to be solemnized in the court. A court marriage does not require any elaborate customary or ritualistic steps. None of the personal laws of any of the parties involved are applicable. The procedure is all about getting marrying in the presence of law marriage officer while abiding with the act. The Procedure for Court Marriage in India Here are the procedures required for a court marriage between couples in India: There is a procedure for solemnizing court marriage in India. It is covered under Chapter II titled “solem...

 The Special Marriage Act, 1954 governs a marriage between two individuals belonging to different, caste or creed, religions and nationality and which has already been mutually solemnized in India. Some of the valid conditions for Court Marriage •    Both individuals should be unmarried or not possess a subsisting marriage.  •    The bride should have completed eighteen (18) years of age and the bridegroom should have completed twenty-one (21) years of age. •    The parties to the marriage must be mentally fit and should have free consent. A specialized lawyer for court marriage and Matrimonial Law Chambers professionals helps with the procedures regarding registration of the marriage as well as the required documentation including : 1.    The complete application form 2.     Passport size photographs and 3.    Residence proof and age proof of both the parties. Conditions to be ...