The Gujarat High Court noted that the man said he will deposit Rs 3 lakh for his live-in partner to ensure her financial safety in case of "any unfortunate contingency arises in future" or if "the ...

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat high court directed an interfaith live-in couple from Mehsana district to register their marriage under the Special Marriage Ac.

In November 2022, a petition was filed before the Supreme Court of India to allow legal recognition of marriages between same-sex couples under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 (“SMA”). The petitioner ...

Mandating parental consent for marriage registration serves no legitimate or reasonable purpose when the individuals are consenting adults.