Can court marriage be done in one day ?
08-Jul-2024 (In Documentation Law)
Can a Court Marriage Happen in One Day in India?
In India, a court marriage under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 cannot be completed in one day because it requires a 30-day mandatory notice period. This applies mainly to inter-caste or interfaith marriages. The process usually takes 30-60 days, starting with filing a notice, waiting for objections, and then solemnization before the Marriage Registrar.
However, faster options exist for couples of specific religions. An Arya Samaj marriage (for Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists) can be performed in a few hours, followed by same-day or quick registration under the Hindu Marriage Act. Some states also offer a Tatkal marriage registration scheme, which speeds up processing but doesn't always waive the 30-day notice unless approved by the High Court in urgent cases.
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