Numerous misconceptions or misunderstandings are involved with the process of Court Marriages in the society, one being that only such couples who wish to perform an inter-caste or inter-religious marriage would file for a court marriage. These misunderstandings not only are baseless but also restrict one from considering the option of going for a court marriage which has a number of plus points. In this article, we will understand the concept of court marriage as well as understand the fact if a court marriage is for inter-caste and inter-religion couples only. 

Court Marriage

Under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, any couple belonging to any caste, religion, ethnicity, etc could marry in the presence of the Marriage Officer. 

In India, matters related to personal laws such as marriage, inheritance are influenced by one’s religion and customary practices, say for example, hindus marry as per the sanatan practices, while muslims marry as per the teaching of Islam, etc. 

Special Marriage Act, 1954 on the other hand provides provisions for two individuals to tie the knot irrespective of the religion, caste, ethnicity, etc and such marriage would be governed under the provisions of the Act of 1954. For Court Marriage, no customs or rituals are necessary except for the procedure provided by the law. 

Debunking the Myth

The myth that court marriages are basically for inter-caste or inter-religion couples could have likely generated from the belief that such marriages could be an option of bypassing  the opposition from society or familial due to differences in caste or religious beliefs.   On one hand it is true that couples belonging to different castes or religion or with any other differences in their beliefs could opt for a court marriages, thereby sidestepping the entire confusion regarding the kind of ceremony they shall opt for, etc., it should not be presumed that this is the only reason as to why one should apply for a court marriage. There are numerous other reasons as to why one could marry though court. 

1.Simple and Convenient  

Couples, irrespective of their social background, could marry through court, as it is a simple procedure which could be concluded within no time. Traditional marriages include numerous rituals, elaborate customs, taking longer period of time, are tedious in nature, on the other hand, court marriages could be completed within no time and are hassle-free. 

Court marriages could be appealing to such couples who wish to get married in a private and intimate setting without any unnecessary social pressure or financial burden. 

2.Legal Recognition and Protection to the Couple 

Court marriage ensures legal validity to the marriage, ensuring the couple with certain rights as well as protection as provided under the law. Also, with numerous legalities as well as affidavits required to be filed when applying for a court marriage, it ensures that the marriage is legally valid. 

Also, as marriage falls under the religious laws, couple belonging to different religion or caste would be ensured protection under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, ensuring the couple with numerous legal benefits such as property rights, inheritance, maintenance, etc in case of a dispute. 

To better understand the procedure as well the documents required for the process of court marriage, it is advised that you seek legal counsel from experienced court marriage lawyers at the Sharks of Law. 

3.Secular and Non-Discriminatory in Nature

As has been discussed above, court marriages are not influenced under any religious or caste-based beliefs. Thus, couples who wish to avoid any religious constraint due to customary marital practices may opt for court marriage. 

Sharks of Law offers you a team of experienced advocates who could guide you through the entire process as well as necessary documents required to be taken care of. Thus, if you need legal counsel for any matter related to court marriage, marriage registration or  marriage certificate, you may contact us.

4.Personal Choice Inspite of Social Beliefs

Nowadays, as the couples are opting to marry on their own, without any unnecessary social pressure or family expectations, court marriage offers an individual to marry the person of their own choice with appropriate legal protection, without wasting unnecessary amount of money or time. 

5.Avoid Unnecessary Delays

Court marriages as could be concluded within a set frame of time period, and could be concluded in a single day in the presence of the marriage officer. On the other hand, conventional marriages, involve a number of procedures involving a number of parties, having to invest a huge amount of time and money. Court marriages, thus are helpful for such couples who do not have much time for may reasons. 

Conclusion

In conclusion, the belief that only such couples who opt for inter-caste or inter-religious marriages is not true. Couples from all walks of life are nowadays opting for court marriages who wish to get married in a simple ceremony or do not have much time or for any other reason. 

Assistance from an experience advocate for the entire procedure would be very helpful for the couple, as the couple would have all their documents sorted without having to have any unnecessary tension, etc., also the court marriage lawyer could guide them through the entire procedure of court marriage.  

Sharks of Law offers you a team of experienced advocates who have been successfully helping the couples through the entire process of court marriage. Thus, in case, you wish to talk to a lawyer online or seek free legal counsel to understand the process, you may contact us.

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