2. Introduction
1. Definition of Court Marriage: Court marriage, also known as civil marriage,
is a legal union between two individuals that is solemnized by a government
official, such as a marriage registrar, without the presence of a religious
ceremony.
2. Importance of Court Marriage: In India, court marriage is a popular choice
for couples who wish to get married without religious customs and want to
make their union legally valid. It is also preferred by inter-caste or inter-
religious couples.
3. Overview of the Presentation: This presentation will guide you through the
eligibility, procedure, and required documents for court marriage in Delhi.
3. Eligibility for Court
Marriage
1. Age Requirement: The minimum age for court marriage in India is 18 years
for brides and 21 years for grooms. However, if either party is below the age
of 21, they must obtain consent from their parents or legal guardians.
2. Mental and Physical Fitness: Both parties must be mentally and physically
fit to enter into the marriage contract. They must not suffer from any mental
disorder or serious illness.
3. Relationship: The parties must not be related to each other within the
prohibited degrees of relationship as per the Hindu Marriage Act.
4. Marital Status: Both parties must be unmarried or divorced, in case of a
divorce, the divorce decree must be final and not subject to any appeal.
5. Witnesses: The parties must have at least two witnesses present at the time
of the marriage ceremony.
6. Notice Period: The parties must give a notice of intended marriage to the
marriage registrar at least 30 days before the proposed date of marriage.
7. Residence Proof: Both parties must have a permanent address within the
jurisdiction of the marriage registrar where they intend to get married.
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4. Procedure for Court
Marriage
1. Application: The parties must fill out an application form in the
presence of the marriage registrar.
2. Verification: The marriage registrar will verify the documents
submitted by the parties, including their age, residence, and marital status.
3. Publication of Notice: The marriage registrar will publish a notice of
intended marriage for 30 days at his office, inviting objections, if any.
4. Objections: If any objections are raised during the notice period, the
marriage registrar will investigate the matter and decide whether to
proceed with the marriage.
5. Solemnization: If no objections are raised during the notice period, the
parties can proceed with the marriage ceremony at the marriage
registrar's office in the presence of two witnesses.
5. Required Documents
1. Proof of Age: The parties must submit a copy of their birth certificate,
passport, or any other government-issued identity proof that shows their date of
birth.
2. Residence Proof: The parties must submit a copy of their Aadhar Card or any
other document that proves their residence within the jurisdiction of the
marriage registrar.
3. Photographs: The parties must submit two passport size photographs each.
4. Affidavit: The parties must submit an affidavit stating their marital status,
mental and physical
5. Witness: The witnesses must submit a copy of their identity proof, such as
Aadhar Card or Passport.
6. Divorce Decree (if applicable): In case of a previous marriage, the parties must
submit a copy of the divorce decree, which must be final and not subject to any
appeal.
6. No Religious Customs Court marriage is a secular union and does not involve any religious customs,
making it a preferred choice for couples who wish to get married without any religious restrictions.
Legal Validity Court marriage is a legally valid union, which means that the parties are entitled to
various legal rights and benefits, including inheritance, joint property, and tax benefits.
Inter-Caste or Inter-Religious Marriage Court marriage is an excellent choice for inter-caste or inter-
religious couples who may face social or family objections in getting married traditionally.
Simple and Cost-Effective Court marriage is a simple and cost-effective process compared to
traditional marriage ceremonies, which may involve various expenses such as catering, venue, and
decorations.
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Advantages of Court Marriage