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Any eligible adult couple can apply for court marriage in India under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. Eligibility conditions for court marriage: Bride must be at least 18 years old. Groom must be at least 21 years old. Both parties must be mentally fit to give valid consent. Neither person should have a living spouse at the time of marriage. The couple should not fall within prohibited blood relations, unless permitted by custom. Persons of different religions, castes, states, or nationalities can also marry under this Act. Indian citizens as well as certain foreign nationals can apply, subject to legal documentation. Who can apply: Hindu boy and Hindu girl Interfaith couple Inter-caste couple Divorced persons Widow or widower NRI or foreign national with an Indian citizen Basic procedure: Notice of intended marriage is filed before the Marriage Officer. One party should usually reside in the district for at least 30 days before notice. Notice is published for objections. If no valid objection is received within 30 days, marriage can be solemnized. Marriage is completed in presence of 3 witnesses. Marriage certificate is issued by the Marriage Officer. Documents generally required: Age proof Address proof Passport-size photographs Aadhaar/PAN/Passport etc. Divorce decree or death certificate if previously married Witness identity proofs Court marriage is legally valid throughout India.
