The court said in its order that the performance of essential ceremonies, such as saptapadi, is the foundation of a Hindu marriage. | India News

The court said in its order that the performance of essential ceremonies, such as saptapadi, is the foundation of a Hindu marriage. | India News

According to the court record, the appellant said he learnt of the alleged marriage only when the respondent approached his parents with a marriage certificate claiming to be his…

The Gujarat High Court has declared that Hindu marriages require sacred rituals like 'saptapadi' to be valid, not just registration. A UK-based techie's plea to nullify his…

NEW DELHI: A marriage certificate cannot make a Hindu marriage valid if the couple never performed the essential religious rites, including Saptapadi — the seven sacred steps…

The Gujarat High Court has ruled that a Hindu marriage requires the performance of essential rites and rituals, not just registration. A division bench declared a marriage null…

Gujarat HC rules Hindu marriage requires customary rites; registration alone doesn't validate the union without essential ceremonies.

The Gujarat High Court has ruled that marriage registration alone does not make a Hindu marriage legally valid if essential customary rites, including Saptapadi, are not…