FILING FOR MARRIAGE UNDER SPECIAL MARRIAGE ACT

INTRODUCTION

In a marriage under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 allows people from two different religious backgrounds to come together in the bond of marriage. The Special Marriage Act, 1954 lays down the procedure for both solemnization and registration of marriage, where either of the husband or wife or both are not Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, or Sikhs. All marriages in India can be registered under the respective personal law or under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. It is the duty of the judiciary to ensure that the rights of both the husband and wife are protected.

PROCESS

1. Both parties are required to be present after the submission of documents for issuance of public notice inviting objections.
2. One copy of the notice is pasted on the notice board of the office and a copy of the notice is sent by registered post to both parties as per the given address.
3. Registration is done 30 days after the date of notice after deciding any objection that may have been received during that period by the SDM.
4. Both parties along with three witnesses are required to be present on the date of registration.

ADVANTAGES / FEATURES

1. Allows for inter-faith and inter-caste marriages.
2. You do not have to change your religion.
3. You can inherit ancestral property.
4. It allows for civil partnerships.
5. More secular methods and everyone have equal rights irrespective of religion.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

1. Proof of Age
2. Address Proof
3. Affidavit with regard to Marital Status
4. Non-Relationship between the parties within the degree of prohibition.
5. Passport size Photos.

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