Myth: Court Marriage Means No Wedding Celebrations 91-8877001993

Court Marriages in India are marriages which are solemnised in the court of law in the presence of a marriage officer as provided under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. It allows a couple to have its marriage solemnised and registered at the same time irrespective of their religion, caste, place of birth, ethnicity, etc. 

Thus, a couple who wishes to get married without any pomp and show and in a simple ceremony without having to waste an unnecessary amount of time, money and energy, can apply for a court marriage. It shall be completed within a few days by following simple steps by completing document formalities, and in the presence of three witnesses.

However, there has been a misinformation in the society that a wedding celebration cannot be held if one gets married in the court, which is ofcourse, not the case. 

Court Marriage:-Advantages

In the recent years, there has been a sudden rise in the number of couples opting for court marriages, owing to the advantages offered by the process of court marriage, some of which have been explained here under-

1.Court Marriages are Economic

It is a common knowledge that marriages in general are expensive, especially now when marriages are one of the highest earning business in India, what with all the pomp and show with which they are celebrated. 

Court marriages on the other hand are economical and highly affordable. They thus, offers a better option to such couples who wish to get married in a simple and quiet ceremony, saving them the extra budget as well. 

2.Court Marriages are Fast

Court marriages as are solemnised under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, numerous rituals and ceremonies involved with the customary marriages could be done away with. Court Marriage could be understood as a simple procedure which can be completed by following simple procedure, by submitting documents and witnesses. 

The parties applying for a court marriage must be eligible for it, some of the criterion for the same are-

• The parties must not have another spouse alive when applying for court marriage.
• The eligible age required for groom is 21 and for bride ti is 18.
• The parties should be of sound mind.
• The parties must be able to provide a valid consent for marriage. 
• Neither of the parties should be suffering from any kind of mental disorder or insanity.
• The couple applying for court marriage must not fall within the degrees of a prohibited relationship, however they may marry within prohibited relationship if their custom allows for it.

The majorly required documents for court marriage are:

• Proof of address for both bride and groom.
• Age proof of both parties
• PAN card and address proof of witnesses.
• 6 Passport size photos of both parties.
• 3. Compulsion of Witnesses 

3.Legal Security

Court Marriages offer the couple legal security and are authentic as the documentation process ensures that. The couple will have to follow through the process of verification in order to eliminate the existence of illegal marriages in India. As court marriages are registered under the law, it offers legal benefits to women, helping secure the events of domestic exploitation or financial bias. 

4.Helps Eradicating caste and religious barrier

Court marriages unlike the customary marriages do not fall under the ambit of personal laws, and couples belonging to any background could come apply for court marriage which would be validated under the Special Marriage Act.

If One Could Have a Wedding Celebration After Court Marriage ?

Yes, even after the process of court marriage is completed, a couple could still have wedding celebrations; court marriage offers a legal proof of the union registering it, and the option of observing a traditional ceremony is still of the couple.

How Sharks of Law Can Help You With the Court Marriage Process?

Sharks of Law offers you expert guidance and legal counsel throughout the process of court marriage, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience. There are several benefits of applying for a court marriage including the legal validity of the marriage, marriage certificate, etc.

Our lawyers also offer you guidance on the necessary documents required, such as affidavits, photographs, residential proofs, divorce or death certificates if required. 

The  expertise and knowledge of the lawyers at Sharks of Law could help the couples deal with the entire process of court marriage with ease, thus ensuring that all legal requirements are met with and the marriage is legally recognised.

Conclusion

To conclude, court marriage can be considered as a valid and legitimate option for  couples who wish to get married in a small, personal and a straightforward way. Court Marriages offer individuals belonging to different backgrounds an opportunity to have their marriage solemnised and registered, thereby offering them with a valid proof of marriage, i.e the marriage certificate. As it is legally recognised and valid, court marriages offer the couples the rights and responsibilities which come with a traditional marriage as well. Later on, it is the couple’s decision, if they wish to get plan wedding celebrations as well. 

With the assistance from an experienced court marriage lawyer at the Sharks of Law, you can be assured that the entire process as well as necessary documentation related to the court marriage could be completed without much hindrance and wastage of time.

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