A court marriage is a secular marriage solemnized between two individuals, irrespective of their religion or caste, under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. It is a purely legal procedure conducted before a Marriage Registrar.
Direct Court Marriage Process
- Notice of Intended Marriage: The couple must give a written notice to the Marriage Registrar of the district in which at least one of them has resided for 30 days.
- Waiting Period: A mandatory 30-day waiting period follows, during which the notice is published for objections.
- Solemnization: After 30 days, the marriage is solemnized in the presence of three witnesses at the Registrar's office.
The Arya Samaj Advantage: Faster Registration
Many couples find the 30-day notice period inconvenient. An Arya Samaj wedding offers a faster path to legal registration:
- Perform Arya Samaj Wedding: Get married in an authentic Vedic ceremony on a single day without any waiting period.
- Receive Certificate: Obtain the legally valid Arya Samaj marriage certificate immediately.
- Register Under Hindu Marriage Act: Use this certificate to register your marriage at the Registrar's office, often on the same day, bypassing the 30-day notice.
This two-step process (Vedic ceremony + registration) is ideal for couples seeking both spiritual blessings and quick legal recognition.