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Christian marriage registration
20-Nov-2023 (In Civil Law)
My husband and I are Christians who got married in church in 2018 under the Indian Christian marriage act. When we went to get our marriage registered (for Christians the process involves getting the official chruch certificate stamped at the Bishop's office, then notarised, then stamp at home minister's office in Mantralaya, followed by Final stamp by the Chsritian Marriage registrar.
At present both the registrars have retired since January 2020, and their position has not been filled in by the Government till date(20-11-2020). I've been told to just wait... not sure to what end.
However, I need to get a legal marriage certificate at the earliest.
Questions:
1. How can i register my marriage under the same act, if possible. Is there anyone else who has legal authority to give the final stamp?
2. Can I re-register my marriage from the Indian Christian Marriage act to the Special Marriage act? By doing so, will my marriage date change? And what is the process and fees?
it may be possible for you to register your Marriage under special marriage act if both of you fulfill the condition of being mature, Indian citizen etc. yes, after filing for registration of marriage, you'll get a date for marriage atleast after 4 weeks.
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What is the mutual divorce section under the Christian Marriage Act?
Divorce by mutual consent under Christian law
Section 10 A allows for dissolution of marriages by mutual consent. This section stipulates that a couple must be separated for two years before they can apply for a divorce.
What is Section 10 of the Christian Marriage Act?
The wife can petition the District Court for dissolution of her marriage on the grounds that since its solemnization, her husband changed his religion to another and has entered into a marriage with someone else.
How do Christians get mutual divorce?
A divorce procedure begins with the filing of a petition, followed by the affidavits of both partners at the district court. After six months, the affidavits are verified by the couple. They must then appear in court again after filing a motion petition for mutual agreement divorce.
What are the rules for divorce in Christianity?
According to the Indian Christian Marriage Act a couple may divorce if both parties agree. Both parties must agree to divorce on grounds of adultery. Desertion of at least two years. 29-Oct-2022
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