Legal Question in Family Law in India

What is the right procedure to gain an annulment in case of marriage between first cousins (not permitted) if the marriage was not registered under the special act (legally) and has lasted for twenty years and children are involved?


Asked on 8/30/10, 7:15 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

RAJIV GUPTA (Cell: +91 9811284735) [email protected]

a suit for declaration needs to be filed before the city civil court seeking declaration that the marriage is void ab initio. but as it lasted for 20 years and children are involved, it is advisable not to go for annulment.

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Answered on 8/30/10, 9:54 am
Aniruddha Pawse Aniruddha.P.Pawse Advocates

why annulment is needed after 20 yrs

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Answered on 8/30/10, 11:20 pm
Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

No declaration can be sought at this stage.

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Answered on 9/06/10, 1:58 am


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