The Special Marriages Act provides specific provisions for marriages between all Indian nationals, no matter which religion they follow.

Inter-Religious Marriage

This explainer discusses special marriages between all Indian nationals, no matter which religion they follow including important information like conditions for a valid marriage, its registration, and the conditions for it being annulled. It primarily deals with the law laid out in the Special Marriage Act, 1954.

FAQs

My friend wants to get married to an older man who belongs to another religion. I do not approve of this. Can I object to her marriage under the Special Marriage Act?

I am a Hindu woman and I want to get married to a Muslim man. Is this possible?

Do I need to inform a government official about my inter-religious marriage?

What happens when you register an inter-religious marriage?

How do you check the validity or prove an inter-religious marriage?