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May 1, 2024, 05:59 AM - 6 mins read
Terming marriage as sacred as it provides a lifelong, dignity-affirming, equal, consensual, and healthy union of two individuals, the bench said a Hindu marriage facilitates procreation, consolidates the unit of family, and solidifies the spirit of fraternity within various communities.
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April 8, 2024, 01:42 AM - 2 mins read
The Allahabad HC ruled that 'kanyadaan' isn't mandatory for Hindu marriages under the Hindu Marriage Act; only 'saptapadi' is essential. This decision came during a hearing for Ashutosh Yadav's case, who argued his marriage lacked 'kanyadaan'. The court deemed it unnecessary for marriage solemnization.
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April 7, 2024, 07:07 PM - 2 mins read
The court stressed that only the "saptapadi" ceremony, also known as "saat phere," holds essential significance in such marriages.
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