The Special Marriage Act

It allows marriage of people of any faith, Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Jains, and Buddhists, across India

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The bride and groom must be a minimum 18 and 21 years of age respectively.

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They should not be in a Prohibited relationship (Include relationships by full, half and uterine blood)

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Parties of the marriage have to give written notice to a Marriage Officer of the district.

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The parties need 3 witnesses to sign a declaration form before the Marriage Officer to solemnize the marriage

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