A Muslim woman and a Hindu man wish to marry in India without either changing religion. They meet the…
The Special Marriage Act, 1954 provides a civil solemnization route. Section 4 sets conditions that do not require the parties to share a religion or convert. A question…
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A Muslim woman and a Hindu man wish to marry in India without either changing religion. They meet the central statutory conditions for a civil marriage. Which Act provides a route for solemnizing that marriage?
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The Special Marriage Act, 1954 provides a civil solemnization route. Section 4 sets conditions that do not require the parties to share a religion or convert. A question about the civil route is distinct from validity under the parties' personal law.
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Option A
Incorrect. The Hindu Marriage Act governs solemnization between two Hindus within its application.
Option B
Correct. Section 4 permits civil solemnization when its conditions are met, without a same-religion requirement.
Option C
Incorrect. The Shariat Act identifies the rule of decision for specified personal-law matters.
Option D
Incorrect. The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act addresses dissolution and does not provide this route.
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