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All those Under 21 Can Still Have Valid Marriages, Rules Allahabad High Court

Shruti Mahapatra3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a marriage is not void just because the groom is under 21. This decision came after a father filed a complaint alleging that his daughter was kidnapped. The Court found that since the daughter married of her own free will and lived with her husband, the marriage is valid despite the groom’s age.

Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules Saptapadi Essential for Valid Hindu Marriage

Shruti Mahapatra3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has reinforced that the Saptapadi ritual is crucial for a Hindu marriage’s validity. In a recent decision, the court dismissed a plea to quash an FIR, emphasizing that marriage under Hindu law requires the Saptapadi and cannot be established through other rituals like Varmala or Sindoor.