LawRato

Safeguards for marriage according to hindu marriage act.


31-Jan-2023 (In Family Law)
Marrying my girlfriend who is gonna be 17 next month. Is there any possible ways to get married to her leagally please do help me We are Hindu
Answers (4)

Answer #1
813 votes
you havn't given your age. man age 21years plus & female 18 years. plus at time of marriage.
if you wish to marry her please wait till both of you attend majority
give details so that lawyer can help you .
Answer #2
919 votes
Such marriage is neither void nor voidable as per Hindu Marriage Act. However, it is an offence under child marriage act, the performers, abetors of such marriages can be prosecuted and held guilty for the same.
Answer #3
865 votes
Asking such suggestions itself put you behind the bars. It is like asking how to kill an human being without being booked for criminal offence. Wait for one more year. You may not know that she will change her mind and becomes somebody's dream girl. It is not so easy to understand mind of girls. If at the age of 17 she agreed for marriage, then think of her mental condition after 3 or 4 years. It is better to post pone your decision to marry in her minority.
Answer #4
570 votes
The prescribed age for a Hindu girl is 18 years. Any marriage below that age is null & void and is also a crime. The only exception if it permitted by some tribal etc custom recognised by the law of the land.
Best course is to wait till she is 18 lest it may land both of you in trouble.

Disclaimer: The above query and its response is NOT a legal opinion in any way whatsoever as this is based on the information shared by the person posting the query at lawrato.com and has been responded by one of the Divorce Lawyers at lawrato.com to address the specific facts and details.

Report abuse?

Comments by Users

No Comments! Be the first one to comment.

"lawrato.com has handpicked some of the best Legal Experts in the country to help you get practical Legal Advice & help."