Legal Question in Family Law in India

Special marriage

Sir I am (groom) from chennai and she is from vellore, both are different districts. We are from Hindu and Christian background and of different caste. For a special marriage at first for signing up the form (notice) do we need witness signature, do both of us or any one of be present at the registrar�s office? Will they send any notice to our addresses? Will the notice be put up in both the jurisdictions that are chennai and vellore? May I know the practical difficulties behind this?


Asked on 2/20/09, 11:38 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

Re: Special marriage

Congratulations! Go ahead. God Bless.

There are no practical difficulties. you may be required to complete the formalities required under the Special Marriage Act. The court may put a notice to the general public inviting objections, if any, about the proposed marriage. Wish you good luck.

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Answered on 2/20/09, 4:00 pm
Aniruddha Pawse Aniruddha.P.Pawse Advocates

Re: Special marriage

you can contact local marriage registrar's office for exact procedure.

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Answered on 2/21/09, 12:56 am


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