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Sapindas and Hindu Marriage

Last updated on May 26, 2022

Sapinda relationships are prohibited under Hindu marriage law.  A sapinda is someone who is:

  • within or has a common ancestor relative within three generations above you on your mother’s side of the family
  • within or has a common ancestor relative within five generations above you on your father’s side of the family.

A sapinda can be someone from your father’s side or mother’s side hence, you are not eligible for a hindu marriage if you marry someone who is a Sapinda.

However, in some cases, despite a sapinda relationship being prohibited by law, a person’s custom might still permit a marriage with another person. In this case, they can get married because their custom allows them to do so.

Jail time up to one month or a fine up to Rs. 1000 or both is the punishment but there are exceptions. 

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RITIK

January 13, 2024

Can Sapinda case be filed after section 9?

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