pavithra says: August 17, 2016 at 4:34 am
I am Hindu girl and my boyfriend was converted christian, till his college he was hindu and then his whole family was converted to Christian. Now their parents are opposing for our marriage hence we both got married in temple providing the documents. Since i didnt get Baptism certificate of my boy friend from church. Now can i get marriage again in church or register office. -Pavithra
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Hi Pavithra,
To fall in love is a personal matter but to get married is a public matter with many legal implications. We hope you do not underestimate laws. Understand that to get married is as easy as 1-2-3 but to get divorce is hell and costly.
Sorry we do not mean to scare you. Further, instead of congratulating you for your marriage, we are talking about divorces and presenting all negative talks. However, understand that our intention is to guide you for legal matters. Note that we are not legal expert but are providing guidance based on common senses. You should consult marriage attorney/lawyer for legal guidance. Read laws here.
Can you explain what does this mean “got married in temple providing the documents”? What documents you have provided? Did he present himself as a Hindu? In the eyes of the temple, you (two Hindus) are married but Indian government is unaware of your intention/act. As we understood that the temple has its own records but may not have registered your marriage with the government. It is good to register properly with the government.
You can register your marriage three ways:
1) The Hindu marriage Act: We assume that is what you tried to do. However, this Act is only for two Dharmics. If your husband is not a Hindu/Jain/Sikh/Buddhist, you cannot register under this act unless he converts. Ask an attorney for guidance.
2) The church marriage: The church marriage will ask you to convert to Christianity or at least ask to sign a prenuptial that children will be Christians. We request not to fake convert, but convert only if you really believe in the church teachings. Do you know Christianity and its belief system? Let us know.
3) The Special Marriage Act 1954: This is the best option for a Hindu-Christian couple. There is no need to convert and two adults at appropriate ages can marry. You act like you did not had the temple wedding and is getting married the first time. Ask an attorney for guidance.
Lets assume there is a major issue with two families and, at this stage, you decide not to register your marriage with the government. Not registering does not make you an unmarried woman or him unmarried man. You cannot marry to anyone else till you have a “formal” divorce from this temple marriage. Polygamy (two marriages) are not allowed for non-Muslims in India.
Let us know what else we can clarify or guide you. Please come back. -Admin
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Hi guys.! I’m a christian(protestant) girl in love with a hindu guy. We truly love each other. Both our families are orthodox. But we really love each other…how do we convince our parents if they try to throw emotional blackmail and tantrums at us…saying they’d die? Please help..:(
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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hindu_Marriage_Act,_1955
Section 5[1] of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 states:-
“Section 5. A marriage may be solemnized between any two Hindus, if the following conditions are fulfilled, namely-
neither party has a spouse living at the time of the marriage
at the time of the marriage, neither party-
is incapable of giving a valid consent to it in consequence of unsoundness of mind; or
though capable of giving a valid consent, has been suffering from mental disorder of such a kind or to such an extent as to be unfit for marriage and the procreation of children; or
has been subject to recurrent attacks of insanity or epilepsy;
the bridegroom has completed the age of twenty-one years and the bride the age of eighteen years at the time of the marriage;
the parties are not within the degrees of prohibited relationship unless the custom or usage governing each of them permits of a marriage between the two;
the parties are not sapindas of each other, unless the custom or usage governing each of them permits of a marriage between the two.”
Marriage can be solemnized between two Hindus if neither party has a living spouse at the time of marriage;[8]
The conditions also stipulate that at the time of the marriage, neither party is incapable of giving valid consent or suffering from a mental illness that inhibits their fitness for marriage or procreation of children or suffering from recurrent episodes of insanity or epilepsy. In the original Act, the age of valid marriage was fixed at 18 for the boys and 15 for the girls, however this age requirement was later raised to 21 and 18 respectively for the boys and the girls through the Child Marriage Restraint (Amendment) Act 1978. Marriage of a female less than 18 years of age or a male of less than 21 years of age is voidable but not void: The marriage will become valid if no steps are taken by the minor spouse to seek a declaration that the marriage is void.[9][10]
Finally, the Act specifically disallows marriages between prohibited degrees of relationships.[3]