The Supreme Court of India, in 2006, made it mandatory to register all marriages. In India, a marriage can either be registered under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 or under the Special Marriage Act, 1954.
1. Age of the groom must be 21 years or above and bride must be 18 years or above.
2. Both bride and groom must be living together after solemnizing wedding.
3. Submission of physical, mental health medical certificate is mandatory. Both the applicants must be in fine condition.
4. Applicant’s relationship must not fall into the category of prohibited list of relations according to marriage law.