SMT. SEEMA versus ASHWANI KUMAR

SMT. SEEMA versus ASHWANI KUMAR

The Supreme Court reiterated its earlier direction that all marriages, irrespective of religion, must be compulsorily registered, and ordered States and Union Territories who have not complied to do so forthwith and in no case later than three months from the date of order.

Parties
Petitioner: Smt. Seema; Respondent: Ashwani Kumar
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
25 October 2007
Procedural Posture
Transfer Petition (civil) No. 291 of 2005 / Post Judgment Compliance; Order Directing Further Compliance Affidavits
Outcome
Directions reiterated and orders issued for compliance; matter to be listed for further compliance monitoring.
Legal Topics
Compulsory Registration of Marriage, State Compliance With Supreme Court Directions, Personal Law and Registration of Marriages
Family Law Constitutional Law Compulsory Registration of Marriage State Compliance With Supreme Court Directions Personal Law and Registration of Marriages

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Parties

Smt. Seema

Petitioner

Ashwani Kumar

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Transfer Petition (civil) No. 291 of 2005 / Post Judgment Compliance; Order Directing Further Compliance Affidavits

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether all marriages across religions in India must be compulsorily registered
  2. 2 Whether the States and Union Territories have complied with the Supreme Court’s direction regarding compulsory registration of marriages

Ratio Decidendi

The Supreme Court reiterated its earlier direction that all marriages, irrespective of religion, must be compulsorily registered, and ordered States and Union Territories who have not complied to do so forthwith and in no case later than three months from the date of order.

Court Disposition

Directions reiterated and orders issued for compliance; matter to be listed for further compliance monitoring.

Orders

  • States and Union Territories who have not complied must forthwith act in line with the Court's directions and in no case later than three months from today.
  • Affidavits indicating compliance to be filed before the next date of hearing.