In which one of the following cases has the Supreme Court directed that marriages of all persons,…

Seema v Ashwani Kumar directs steps to make marriages of Indian citizens belonging to various religions compulsorily registrable in the respective States where solemnised. Registration supplies important evidence but the judgment expressly distinguishes it from conclusive proof that every substantive marriage condition was met. Githa Hariharan concerns guardianship, and John Vallamattom a succession-law restriction.

Current law: Uttarakhand UCC sections 6 onward now establish its statutory registration scheme for covered marriages from 27 January 2025. The 2026 amendment changes some registration deadlines and procedures. Registration remains distinct from satisfying substantive validity conditions.