Legal Question in Family Law in India

I am hindu. Can I marry my second cousin through special marriage act, as Hindu marriage act doesnt permit this?

The law says, if the person don't want to marry with keeping faith on any religion, he should marry through special marriage act. And special marriage act though doesn't allow first cousins, I didn't find anywhere that it doesn't allow second cousin too. So, is it possible? if not, what else can I do for this, should I change religion? should I go try to go abroad permanently?


Asked on 7/21/10, 9:26 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

Even if you marry under Special Marriage Act, you will be governed by HINDU LAW. The proposed marriage may not be legalised by any means.

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Answered on 7/21/10, 8:47 pm


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