Court marriage is becoming popular option for couples in India who want get married in a simple and hassle-free way. Some couples may be interested in getting married quickly and wonder if it is possible to complete the legal formalities in a single day.
I am Supriya Gill, a lawyer and this article aims to answer the question: can court marriage be done in one day? We will explain the legal requirements and procedures for conducting a court marriage in India, including the specific laws and regulations that apply to different religions.
This article will provide all the information about conducting Court marriage in one day whether you are a Hindu, Muslim, or Christian.
Yes, court marriage can be done in one day in India when marriage is performed under Personal law and then it is registered. If both parties have obtained a marriage certificate from an Arya Samaj temple, the same certificate can be registered under section 8 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 by the Government Appointed Registrar of Marriage on the same working day without giving any notice to the parents of the parties.
This process usually takes 4 to 5 hours. However, under the Special Marriage Act, a notice of 30 days is required to be given to the marriage registrar before the marriage can take place. Therefore, in the case of marriage under the Special Marriage Act, it cannot be done in one day as the notice period has to be completed.
Can Court Marriage Be Done In One Day In India?
In India, court marriage can be done in one day when marriage is performed under Personal law and then it is registered. If the parties are having a marriage certificate issued by an Arya Samaj temple, the certificate can be registered under section 8 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 by the Government Appointed Registrar of Marriage on the same working day without giving any notice to the parents of the parties. This process usually takes 4 to 5 hours.
But if parties want to get married under the Special Marriage Act, a notice of 30 days is required to be given to the marriage registrar before the marriage can take place. The process to conduct marriage under the Special Marriage Act is quite lengthy as the notice period has to be completed. Therefore, under the Special Marriage Act, court marriage cannot be conducted in one day.
How Hindus / Muslims/ Christians can perform marriage in one day? (Same day marriage)
There are various religious customs and practices that marrying parties follow, but when opting for a court marriage, certain laws and regulations must be adhered to according to their respective religion.
For Hindus
Same-day marriage and registration can be conducted under the Hindu Marriage Act of 1955 if both parties are Hindus, including Sikhs, Parsi, and Jain.
Court marriage can be done in just two steps in one day. To initiate the process, you need to have a marriage certificate issued by a ritualistic place. Under the Hindu Marriage Act, the marriage can be registered in Court with the aid of that certificate.
Arya Samaj Marriage – If you want to get married in an Arya Samaj Mandir, it takes around 2-3 hours to get a court marriage certificate.
The registration of marriage in Court can be done the same day with the aid of a verified Arya Samaj Marriage certificate.
For Muslims
Same-day marriage and registration is conducted under the Muslim Marriage Act, 1939, if both parties belong to the Muslim religion.
In Muslim law, it is called as Nikah. Kazi solemnizes the Nikah and issues the Nikah nama (Marriage Certificate).
As per the Muslim marriage Act, the marriage of Muslim partners can be registered on the same day.
For Christians
Same-day marriage and registration is conducted under the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872, if both parties belong to the Christian religion.
The marriage is performed in the Church and the priest issues a marriage certificate after the solemnization of the marriage.
Under the Indian Christian Marriage Act, the marriage of Christian partners can be registered on the same day.
What are the legal requirements to conduct marriage in one day?
To conduct court marriage in one day there are some legal requirements that must be fulfilled. The legal requirements are discussed below:
- None of the parties should be minor. The groom should be at least 21 years old and the bride should be at least 18 years old.
- The parties should not be in a prohibited relationship with each other, unless it is allowed by their customs.
- None of the party should have any living spouse.
- Two witnesses should be there.
What documents are required to conduct marriage in one day?
Necessary documents required for court marriage are:
- Proof of marital status
- Residence proof of both parties
- Age proof of both parties
- Passport size photographs of both parties
- ID proof of witnesses
Conclusion
Court marriage can be done in one day under certain circumstances in India. The legal requirements and procedures for conducting a court marriage differ based on the religion of the parties involved.
While it may be possible to complete a court marriage in one day under the Hindu Marriage Act, it is not possible to do so under the Special Marriage Act, which requires a 30-day notice period.
Regardless of the religion, couples must ensure that they meet the legal requirements and provide the necessary documents for a successful court marriage. By following the right procedures and hiring a trusted professional, couples can easily and quickly get married through court marriage.
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