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A court marriage is a legally recognized relationship between two people that has been solemnized and recorded by a government agency or a court of law. It does so without requiring a religious ceremony and gives the marriage legal status. Process of Court marriage A Notice of Intended Marriage  is normally submitted at the neighbourhood marriage registration office to start the court marriage procedure. Both parties are required to submit the form that requires their personal information, pictures, and an affidavit attesting to their legal capacity to marry. The registrar of marriage  publishes a public notice 30 days after the notice of intended marriage is submitted to enable any public objections. The Court marriage process can proceed after this time if no objections are voiced. If there are no objections after the 30-day notice period, the court sets a date for the solemnization of marriage . The ceremony must be attended by the parties as ...

Court marriages in India, unlike customary marriages, are performed according to the provisions of Special Marriage Act, 1954. According to the Act of 1954, marriage can be solemnized in court or in the presence of the respective marriage officer and three witnesses. Mentioned below are some of the rules that must be followed when applying for court marriage. In addition to the rules and procedures mentioned below, if there are any doubts left, it is advised that you seek legal guidance from an experienced advocate around you.   Eligibility-  Two people of different genders, from any caste, religion, place, etc., are allowed to marry through the Court. Certain conditions have been provided under the respective Act that must be fulfilled for two persons to register for court marriage: There should be no pre-existing marriage; even if there was, no living spouse should be there, i.e., if the person applying for court marriage was married earlier, then ...