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Nov 3, 2022 · Under the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872 three sets of authorities are provided for the solemnization of marriage, viz., Minister of Religion, Marriage Registrars, and persons licensed to solemnize marriage.
The parties to the marriage must be Christians as defined under Section 3 of the Act or at least one of them must be a Christian and the marriage must have been solemnized in accordance with the provisions of Section 5 of the Act by a person duly authorized to do so.
- Introduction
- Classification of Marriage Laws on A Religious Basis
- The Special Marriage Act: A Secular Matrimonial Law
- Matrimonial Rights For LGBTQIA+ in India: Need of The Hour
- Conclusion
- References
Marriages are considered to be a universal social institution and an integral part of mankind. With the advent of civilisation, it has been observed that the state has regulated all aspects of human lives and marriage is no exception. In India, there is no single legal framework governing the institution of marriage, specifically with the intent of...
The policy of application of personal laws in marriages was essentially introduced by the first Governor-General of British India, Warren Hastings, in the year 1772, which was then pursued by the British colonials throughout their rule in India. Even after the independence of the country, the Government of India decided to continue with the same le...
The Special Marriage Act, 1954unlike its communal counterparts discussed above, applies to Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Jains, Buddhists, and Parsis. In fact, this Act is a regulatory law governing both inter-caste and inter-religious marriages in India. The Special Marriage Act (hereafter, the Act) incorporates provisions for both the solem...
In Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India, members of the LGBTQIA+ community also referred to as the community of sexual minorities in India, were given the rights to enjoy same-sex or non-heterosexual relationships by the decriminalisation of section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which criminalised consensual non-penal-vaginal intercourse between co...
It is thus obvious that the legal framework of the country serves the interests of all the concerned religious communities that are an intrinsic part of India. Solemnization and registration are the legally regulated aspects of marriage, whether they be of couples belonging to any religion. However, the upgradation of the laws is needed to make the...
- Rachit Garg
This article considers the "Form for the Solemnization of Marriage" typically used in weddings in the Continental Reformed tradition. It explains what exactly is the significance of a solemnization of marriage. It also considers the main points of the form. It ends with some discussion questions.
May 17, 2021 · The process for solemnization of Christian marriage deals under section 12 to 26 deal with religion license by minister to solemnize marriage under the Indian Christian Marriage Act. Sec. 12 deals with the notice of Marriage: Either of parties is required to give written notice, in form contained in first schedule of the Act, informing details ...
In putting his blessing on a marriage, God intended that it would provide: a context within which husband and wife can help and comfort each other and find companionship; a setting within which we may give loving and tender expression to the desires God gave us;
Solemnization of Marriages: The Indian Christian Marriage Act specifies procedures and standards for solemnising Christian marriages in India. Marriages may be solemnised by a clergyman of the Church of England, a licenced minister of religion under the Act, or any person authorised by the government to do so.
