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Marriage Registration Without Ceremonies Is Invalid Hindu Marriage - Gujarat High Court
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The Gujarat High Court has ruled that registration of a marriage alone is not sufficient to establish a valid Hindu marriage if essential religious ceremonies are not performed.
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Marriage Registration Without Ceremonies Is Invalid Hindu Marriage - Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has ruled that registration of a marriage alone is not sufficient to establish a valid Hindu marriage if essential religious ceremonies are not performed. The judgment came while deciding a dispute in which the court declared a registered marriage null and void, holding that no lawful Hindu marriage had taken place. The ruling reiterates the importance of performing essential religious ceremonies in Hindu marriages.
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