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In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court hold that marriages of all persons who are…

In Seema v. Ashwani Kumar (2006), the Supreme Court directed States and Union Territories to provide for compulsory registration of marriages of Indian citizens of all…

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In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court hold that marriages of all persons who are citizens of India belonging to various religions should be made compulsorily registrable in their respective States where the marriage is solemnized?

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In Seema v. Ashwani Kumar (2006), the Supreme Court directed States and Union Territories to provide for compulsory registration of marriages of Indian citizens of all religions in the jurisdiction where the marriage is solemnized. It discussed the value of registration as evidence of marriage and as a safeguard for spouses and children.

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Option A

The Madras High Court case concerned a dispute over the local jamath’s marriage register.

Option B

The Supreme Court of Pakistan considered judicial dissolution of marriage by khula.

Option C

Seema v. Ashwani Kumar issued the Indian Supreme Court’s direction across religious communities.

Option D

The Patna High Court case concerned a Muslim woman’s claims following divorce.

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