Inter-Religion Marriage – Between two people belonging to different religions or faiths.

Inter-Caste Marriage – Between two people from different castes or communities.

Same-Religion/Caste Marriage – Even couples from the same religion/caste can register under the Special Marriage Act if they wish a civil (court) marriage.

Provides legal recognition of marriage under the Special Marriage Act, 1954.

Applicable to all religions and castes, ensuring equality and secular marriage rights.

Enables couples to apply for visas, passports, and foreign travel as a legally married couple.

Helps in claiming inheritance, pension, insurance, and property rights.

Protects both husband and wife in case of disputes, separation, or divorce.

Provides proof of marital status for various legal and government purposes.

Helps in applying for family-related government benefits and schemes.

Both partners must be unmarried (not already married to another person).

Male should be at least 21 years old and female at least 18 years old.

Both parties should give consent freely, without any force or pressure.

Neither party should be of unsound mind at the time of marriage.

Parties should not be related within prohibited degrees of relationship (as defined by law).

Notice of intended marriage must be given to the Marriage Registrar of the district where at least one person has resided for 30 days or more.