Judgments

⚖️ Landmark Judgments on Court Marriage & Marriage Registration

Indian Courts – from the Supreme Court to the High Courts – have time and again upheld the right of consenting adults to marry, the validity of court marriage and marriage registration, and the duty of the State to protect couples.

Below are some of the most important judgments that protect your rights and prove that your Court Marriage Certificate is 100% valid and enforceable.

📜 1. Compulsory Registration of Marriage

Case: Seema v. Ashwani Kumar (2006) 2 SCC 578 – Supreme Court

  • Held: Registration of marriage is compulsory for all religions.

  • Impact: Ensures there is always legal proof of marriage, protecting the rights of husband, wife, and children.

  • Benefit for You: Marriage Certificate is valid for passport, visa, bank, insurance, property, and all government benefits.

📜 2. Right to Marry as Fundamental Right

Case: Shafin Jahan v. Asokan K.M. (2018) 16 SCC 368 – Supreme Court (Hadiya Case)

  • Held: The right to marry a person of one’s choice is a part of Article 21 – Right to Life & Liberty.

  • Impact: Nobody (parents, relatives, society, khap panchayats) can interfere in your marriage if you are adults.

  • Benefit for You: Freedom to choose your partner – inter-caste, inter-religion, or love marriage.

📜 3. Inter-Caste / Inter-Religion Love Marriage

Case: Lata Singh v. State of U.P. (2006) 5 SCC 475 – Supreme Court

  • Held: Inter-caste or inter-religion marriages are valid and legal. Harassment of couples is illegal.

  • Impact: Police must protect couples who marry by choice.

  • Benefit for You: Love marriages are fully protected by law.

📜 4. Police Protection to Married Couples

Case: Asha Rani v. State of Haryana (2013 SCC OnLine P&H 17021) – Punjab & Haryana High Court

  • Held: The State is duty-bound to provide police protection to couples facing threats.

  • Impact: Police cannot deny help to court married couples.

  • Benefit for You: After marriage, you can apply for police protection if you fear danger from family or society.

Case: Shakti Vahini v. Union of India (2018) 7 SCC 192 – Supreme Court

  • Held: Honour killings and interference by khap panchayats are illegal. Police must protect couples.

📜 5. Shelter Homes for Couples

Case: Soni Gerry v. Gerry Douglas (2018) 2 SCC 197 – Supreme Court

  • Held: Adult couples who fear threats can seek shelter and protection through courts.

  • Impact: Courts can direct couples to stay in protection homes / shelter houses.

  • Benefit for You: If threatened, you can get temporary shelter and police security.

📜 6. Foreign / NRI Marriages

Case: Kailash Nath v. State of U.P. (2004 SCC OnLine All 1232) – Allahabad High Court

  • Held: Marriages between an Indian citizen and a foreigner are valid under the Foreign Marriage Act, 1969.

  • Impact: NRI/foreigner marriages performed in India are legally recognized abroad.

  • Benefit for You: Certificate is valid for spouse visa, immigration, and international recognition.

📜 7. Future Benefits – Govt Jobs & Rights

Case: Raj Kumari v. State of U.P. (2009 SCC OnLine All 1536) – Allahabad High Court

  • Held: A legally registered marriage entitles the spouse to government job benefits, pension, family pension, and service records updation.

  • Impact: Marriage certificate is proof for government job spouse benefits.

  • Benefit for You: Certificate required for nominee in service records, PF, gratuity, pension, and property rights.

📜 8. Privacy & Protection in Special Marriage Act

Case: Pranav Kumar Mishra v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi (2009 SCC OnLine Del 1186) – Delhi High Court

  • Held: Public notice under Special Marriage Act should not be misused to harass couples.

  • Impact: Protects inter-religion couples from unnecessary interference.

✅ Key Takeaways for Couples

  • Court Marriage is 100% legal & valid.

  • Marriage Certificate is compulsory & permanent proof.

  • Right to marry is your fundamental right.

  • Police must protect couples from threats.

  • Shelter homes are available if you face danger.

  • Certificate is required for government job benefits, visa, bank, property, inheritance.

  • Foreign & NRI marriages in India are legally recognized worldwide.

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