What is a court marriage?

Court marriage in Patna help in wedding under Act 1954 (Hereinafter ‘the act’). Marriage takes place or celebrated in the court itself, where marriage court officer and three witnesses are present. This marriage is not celebrated as a regional or traditional way. Marrying in the presence of Marriage office is valid according to act.

Who can marry through court marriage?

Two people having different genders may be same religion or other religions and have mutual understanding can marry with the help of the court.

What are the conditions relating to solemnization of court marriages?

According to chapter II, section 4 of the act:

• No pre-existing marriage – The parties must not have spouses living.
• A valid agreement to do marriage– The parties must have a valid reason or agreed to get married.
• Age- According to law male must complete the age of 21 years and the female age of 18 years.
• Prohibited degrees of relationships - The parties are not within the degrees of prohibited relationships.