MARRIAGE REGISTRATION
Marriage is wedlock that is believed to be there till death. Only a person, who thinks he/she has the competence to live his /her entire life in this sacred tied relation being man and wife, should enter the bond. In India, no wedding is a small affair. People plan the wedding of their children since they are born. People leave no stone unturned to make sure that the wedding of their families is celebrated at their fullest. Meanwhile, between all the fun and wedding preparations, it is equally essential to get the marriage registered legally in our country. This will issue a marriage certificate that will be needed for all the joint ventures of the couple like, buying property or a spouse visa to go abroad.
Moreover, unfortunately, if the things do not go well, and one is thinking of a separation, a marriage certificate is a must for that. Moreover, if one of the partners dies, the certificate is very helpful in getting the insurance claim. Getting a marriage registered is the most essential and smartest thing to do.
Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
As discussed, marriages in India can be registered under either the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 or Special Marriage Act, 1954. Irrespective of their religion, it is applicable to all citizens of India. The parties applying for a registration of marriage in India are only eligible, only if they are either Hindus, Sikhs, Jains or Buddhists. Also, if the marriage is already solemnized, the couple can apply for registration.
One has to visit the office of the sub-registrar under whose jurisdiction, the marriage was solemnized. It can be done at the sub-registrar’s office, under whose jurisdiction; one of the partners is residing for more than six months. According to the customs and rituals of either of the party, a Hindu marriage can be solemnized.
Under the Special Marriage Act, 1954
Irrespective of their religion, all the citizens of India can get their marriage registered under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. Under this registration, along with solemnization, is given to the couple by the marriage officer. As discussed, the couple applying under Special marriage Act, have to give a 30 days’ notice to the sub-registrar under whose jurisdiction, any of the partners reside.
The registrar puts up a notice on the board for 30 days, and if he/she does not receive and objection within the duration, the marriage gets registered. The sub-registrar of the jurisdiction must keep a copy of the notice.
This whole process enables the marriage to be complete without any religious ceremony. Special Marriage Act, 1954 is an alternative for those who are not eligible to register their marriage under the Hindu marriage act in India.