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Madhya Pradesh High Court: Hindu Marriage Valid Only After Saptapadi Ritual

Shruti Mahapatra2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a Hindu marriage becomes legally valid only after performing the Saptapadi ritual, rejecting arguments that exchanging garlands or applying sindoor is enough to establish a valid marriage.

Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules Saptapadi Essential for Valid Hindu Marriage

Shruti Mahapatra1 year ago1 year 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.