What Are The Marriage Proofs In India ?

A Marriage Certificate is an instrument which is used to prove the fact that two individuals have been married successfully. It is an official statement declaring that the two people are legally married. In India, marriages are generally registered under the Special Marriage act 1954 or under the Hindu Marriage Act 1955. Marriage certificates are important legal documents which provide legal proof of the marriage. In 2006, the Supreme Court made it necessary for all married couples to obtain a certificate specifically for the protection of women. Marriage Acts- There are two marriage Act, under which marriages could be registered in India- Hindu marriage act 1955 - marriage between two individuals could be registered under this Act if both parties to the marriage are Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, or Buddhists or have been converted. Special Marriage Act - A marriage could be registered under this Act where parties to the marriage belong to any religion or different religions or cast...