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In which year was the Special Marriage Act enacted?
In which year was the Special Marriage Act enacted?
- 1964
- 1944
- 1974
- 1954 (correct)
According to the content, how many witnesses are required for a special marriage?
According to the content, how many witnesses are required for a special marriage?
- None
- Two (correct)
- Three
- One
What type of marriage is a special marriage considered to be?
What type of marriage is a special marriage considered to be?
- Contract marriage (correct)
- Traditional marriage
- Customary marriage
- Religious marriage
Applications related to the special marriage act are submitted to what form of court?
Applications related to the special marriage act are submitted to what form of court?
What does 'district', in relation to a marriage officer, refer to?
What does 'district', in relation to a marriage officer, refer to?
What is necessary to send to the families?
What is necessary to send to the families?
Under the Special Marriage Act, marriage can be solemnized between two persons:
Under the Special Marriage Act, marriage can be solemnized between two persons:
What is required for the marriage?
What is required for the marriage?
Within how many days should the court be applied to?
Within how many days should the court be applied to?
Which of the following is not a type of marriage under the Special Marriage Act?
Which of the following is not a type of marriage under the Special Marriage Act?
Flashcards
Special Marriage Act, 1954
Special Marriage Act, 1954
A marriage act applicable in India, allowing marriage between two individuals of any religion, sect, age, or gender.
Special Marriage Act procedure
Special Marriage Act procedure
Requires 2 witnesses, application in civil court(district court) within 30 days. It is a contract marriage, requires notice to family and must be registered.
Degree of prohibited relationship
Degree of prohibited relationship
Relates to a person's eligibility to marry based on their familial connection.
District (in relation to marriage officers)
District (in relation to marriage officers)
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District area
District area
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Study Notes
- Special Marriage Act was established in 1954 on October 9
Section 51
- A special marriage can occur without consideration of religion, sect, age, or gender
- Procedure requires:
- 2 witnesses
- Application in civil court (District Court), within 30 days
- Marriage contract
- Notice to family
- Registered marriage
Section 1
- Title and extent are short
Section 2
- Definitions:
- Degree of prohibition relationship, as denoted in parts 1 and 2 of the Schedule (HMA (g) Sections)
- District refers to the area for which a marriage officer is appointed, as per Subsections 1 and 2 of Section 3
- District area means any area with a civil city court or the principal court with original jurisdiction
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Description
Learn the basics of the Special Marriage Act of 1954 with an overview of sections 1, 2 and 51. It requires two witnesses, a marriage contract, notice to family, and a registered marriage.
