Crime & Law · India
Gujarat High Court: Hindu marriage needs rituals, not just registration
The Gujarat High Court has ruled that a Hindu marriage is not valid if essential religious ceremonies, such as the Saptapadi, are not performed, even if the marriage is registered. The court clarified that registration serves to document an already valid marriage, rather than creating one. This decision has implications for the legal recognition of Hindu marriages.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 8 · Right 2 n = 11
- Left (1): The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (8): Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times, LiveLaw, Mathrubhumi English, Patrika, The Indian Express, The Times of India
- Right (2): Dainik Jagran, OpIndia