Gujarat HC Rules Hindu Marriage Requires Rituals, Not Just Registration

The Gujarat High Court has ruled that registration alone is not sufficient to legally validate a Hindu marriage. The court emphasized that essential religious ceremonies and rituals must be performed for a Hindu marriage to be considered legally binding. The judgment reinforces the provisions of the Hindu Marriage Act, which mandates customary rites as a core requirement. This ruling has significant implications for couples who may have relied solely on registration documents to establish marital status.
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