SMT. SEEMA versus ASHWANI KUMAR

Marriages of all Indian citizens, irrespective of religion, should be made compulsorily registrable in their respective States where the marriage is solemnized. Registration is not a determinative factor of validity, but it provides evidentiary value and serves important social functions.

Parties: Petitioner: SMT. Seema; Respondent: Ashwani Kumar
Jurisdiction: India
Judgment Date: 14 February 2006
Procedural Posture: Transfer Petition (civil) / Decision
Outcome: States and Central Government directed to take steps for compulsory registration of marriages.
Legal Topics: Registration of Marriage, Compulsory Registration, Marriage Evidence

Family Law Registration of Marriage Compulsory Registration Marriage Evidence

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Parties

SMT. Seema

Petitioner

Ashwani Kumar

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Transfer Petition (civil) / Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether marriages of Indian citizens of all religions should be made compulsorily registrable
2 What steps should be taken by States and Central Government for compulsory registration of marriages

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

States and Central Government directed to take steps for compulsory registration of marriages.

Orders

States to notify procedure for registration of marriages within three months by amending or framing Rules, after inviting and considering public objections.
Officer under the Rules to register marriages with age and marital status; provide consequences for non-registration and false declarations.