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Is foreign marriage certificate valid in India


21-Jun-2023 (In Divorce Law)
I married USA citizen in India, but on her request (she planned) I registered marriage in USA. when I was in USA, due to her parents we had dispute & she put domestic violence case (minor case of fine 500 USD). I came back India. Now on basis of that DV case, she has made the marriage null and void without informing me by giving citation in local newspaper. Q1) What are my rights in India now. Q2) Can she marry again. Q3) Is foreign marriage certificate applicable in India , I have photographs of Indian Marriage and USA marriage Q4) How can i stop her from re-marrying.
Answers (3)

Answer #1
958 votes
Hi,

From your query it is not possible to know the complete facts of the case and in this situation it is difficult to clarify and advise you correctly. You are suggested to provide the complete facts.
Thanks and regards

Answer #2
934 votes
Well as per marriage law in Indian one can marry only after divorce in the same way us got the law in your case you are Indian got married with use cityxrn well your marriage got regd in America right now dv act hyougo paid a haffty fine your wife for decree on the basisof null void now if you again fight the case you can go in appellate court there in.the competent court contest case it is clear thstn your case was expsrti
Answer #3
506 votes
if the divorce has been granted, then you need to challenge that decree in USA. the divorce decree granted is valid in india, and so she can remarry. you cannot stop her from remarrying unless the divorce decree is set aside.

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