Special Marriage Act News
A Hindu man, Vishal Gokavi, has alleged that his Muslim wife, Tehsin Hosamani, and her family coerced him into converting to Islam following their marriage in Karnataka’s Gadag district.
The Special Marriage Act applies to all citizens of India irrespective of religion
The Special Marriage Act (SMA) allows couples of different religions to marry without converting to the religion of either spouse
SMA is often chosen by couples who wish to have a civil ceremony rather than a religious one
In today's DNA, Zee News anchor Sourabh Raaj Jain analysed the effect of repeal of the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, 1935 and the transitioning of Muslim marriages under the Special Marriage Act.
The Central Government has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court on a petition seeking recognition of same-sex marriage. The central government has opposed the recognition of gay marriage.
Swara Bhasker, on Thursday, announced her marriage with Samajwadi Party leader Fahad Ahmad
Bhasker hailed the Special Marriage Act for "giving love a chance"
The Act provides a legal framework for inter-religious and inter-caste marriages in India
On January 6, the apex court had clubbed and transferred to itself all petitions in connection with grant of legal recognition to same-sex marriages pending before various high courts.
NCP leader Nawab Malik has released what he claimed was the birth certificate of NCB Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede and alleged that the latter had forged documents.
Four more people belonging to the gay and lesbian community urged the Delhi High Court on Thursday to declare that marriages between any two persons irrespective of their sex be solemnised under the Special Marriage Act (SMA).
The Delhi government in response to a similar petition filed earlier has said that there is no provision in the SMA under which two women can be married, and it would be willing to abide by the court's direction.
Human rights activist Irom Sharmila has tied the nuptial knot with long-time partner Desmond Coutinha in a simple ceremony in Tamil Nadu'sKodaikanal on Thursday.
A sub-registrar here has rejected objections to the marriage between Manipur civil rights activist Irom Sharmila and her long-time partner Desmond Coutinho, a British national.
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