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Can a 19 year old boy get married in india ?


14-Jun-2024 (In Criminal Law)
sir.i am 19 years old and my gf is 18 years old. can a 19 year old boy get married in india? can we marrige now...please give me a soliution we love etchother very much but our family was not understand so please give us an idea how to we marrige ,what is the legal age for marriage in india ?
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Answer #1
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No, a boy under 21 cannot legally get married in India.
According to Indian law, the legal age for marriage is 21 years for males and 18 years for females. If a boy is 18 or 19 years old, he is not legally allowed to marry. Such a marriage is considered child marriage and is illegal under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006.

Even if the marriage takes place, it can be declared void or legally challenged, and there may be legal consequences for those involved in arranging or conducting the marriage.

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Answer #2
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Minimum age for a boy to marry is 21 years and for girl it is 18 years. If you marry before attaining the age of 21 years your marriage will be null and void. Better you wait till you attain 21 years of age and now concentrate in study so that you can earn and maintain your wife after marriage.
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Answer #3
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prior to answering this one needs to know the religion of yours and your girl friend ..there is no provision of your marriage in court ....otherwise things could work if you meet some lawyer dealing with family law cases...
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Answer #4
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Since both of you are adults you can file application for registration of marriage in the court and one month after application date date you can again visit the registration office with 2 witness es and get the marriage registered .
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Answer #5
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As per the age provided you can't marry but your girlfriend can. And for solution I would like to advise that you both keep loving till you mature OR request your girlfriend to marry someone else and keep married till you attain the right age, then she can get divorce and remarry you if she still love you than. Please don’t take my idea otherwise, you see i have seen good many cases of divorce when couple marry very young like you. And I am over sure you both are in the right direction to end up ruining each other. But as you are in love so bad let me tell you a word, it says it is not necessary to marry whom you love but it is necessary to love whom you marry. And as per research it is found that a man falls in love 22 times in his life time. As such don't put in super risk your life, family, carrier and everything just to do a thing in the wrong time which you can do many times in your life later in the right time. And don't think marriage give eternal happiness it only give babies along with hundreds of problems.
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Answer #6
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In India, the legal age for marriage is 21 years for males and 18 years for females. Since you are 19 years old and your girlfriend is 18 years old, legally you are both not eligible to marry without the consent of your parents or guardians. However, there are options you can consider: 1. **Wait Until Both Reach Legal Age**: You can wait until you turn 21 and your girlfriend turns 18. At that point, you can marry without needing parental consent. 2. **Seek Parental Consent**: If you both are eager to marry before reaching the legal age, you can try to convince your parents or guardians to provide consent for your marriage. This involves having open and respectful conversations with them, explaining your decision, and addressing their concerns. 3. **Legal Remedies**: In some cases, if parental consent is not forthcoming and you believe there are valid reasons for marriage (such as pregnancy), you may explore legal options. This typically involves seeking approval from a court under special circumstances. 4. **Counseling and Support**: It's important to consider seeking counseling or advice from a trusted adult or professional who can provide guidance and support during this process. Before making any decisions, ensure that you understand the legal requirements and implications of marriage in India. Marriage is a significant life decision, and it's important to approach it thoughtfully and responsibly.
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