Legal Clarity · 01
Marriage & Commitment
What should we understand before making a commitment legal?
The picture
Marriage law in India depends on the legal route that applies to the couple. The safest starting point is consent, age, existing marital status, documentation and a shared understanding of money, home and family obligations.
Where it applies
Applies differently under personal law and the Special Marriage Act. Inter-faith, prior-marriage, NRI and cross-border situations need specialist advice.
Questions people ask
The law behind these answers
Statutes & sections, linked to the official source.
Indian Contract Act, 1872 · Section 126
India CodeContract of guarantee
Defines a guarantee as a promise to perform another person's promise or discharge their liability on default.
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 · Section 5
India CodeConditions for a Hindu marriage
Sets core conditions including age, consent capacity, prohibited relationships and existing spouse restrictions.
Special Marriage Act, 1954 · Section 13
India CodeCertificate of marriage
Provides for the marriage certificate after solemnization and entry in the Marriage Certificate Book.
Special Marriage Act, 1954 · Section 4
India CodeConditions relating to solemnization
Sets core conditions for a Special Marriage Act marriage, including age, consent capacity and existing spouse restrictions.
Special Marriage Act, 1954 · Section 5
India CodeNotice of intended marriage
Requires written notice to the Marriage Officer before a civil marriage under the Act.
Special Marriage Act, 1954 · Section 7
India CodeObjection to marriage
Allows certain objections to an intended Special Marriage Act marriage and requires the objection to be examined.
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