I got married according to Muslim rituals in Udaipur in July 2006. Is registration of our wedding compulsory?

Question

I am a Muslim and I got married according to Muslim rituals in Udaipur in July 2006. Is registration of our wedding compulsory? If so, how can I go about doing it? Its been more than 9 months since the wedding Is it too late for registration? What are the penalties/ drawbacks for non-registration?

Answer 1

Yes you can get your marriage registered any time after the actual wedding ceremonies under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. According to section 15 of the said Act any form of marriage celebrated in any other form can be registered on the following conditions (a) a ceremony of marriage has been performed between the parties and they have been living together as husband and wife ever since
(b) Neither party has at the time of registration more than one spouse living;
(c) Neither party is an idiot or a lunatic at the time of registration:
(d) The parties have completed the age of twenty-one year at the time of registration;
(e) The parties are not within the degrees of prohibited relationship:
Provided that in case of a marriage celebrated before the commencement of this Act, this condition shall be subject to any law, custom or usage having the force of law governing each of them which permits of a marriage between the two; and
(f) The parties have been residing within the district of the Marriage Officer for a period of not less than thirty days immediately preceding the date on which the application is made to him for registration of the marriage.
Section 16 of the Act provides the procedure for such registration Upon receipt of an application signed by both the parties to the marriage for the registration of their under this chapter, the Marriage Officer shall give public notice thereof in such manner as may be prescribed and after allowing a period of thirty days for objection and after hearing any objection received within that period, shall, if satisfied that all the conditions mentioned in Sec. 15 are fulfilled, enter a certificate of the marriage in the Marriage Certificate Book in the Form specified in the Fifth Schedule and such certificate shall be signed by the parties to the marriage and by three witnesses.
This was the brief conditions & procedure for registration of marriage already preformed. Now as far time of registration after the marriage is concerned is not mentioned hence you can get it registered any time after the actual marriage, so no penalties for late registration. As far drawbacks for non registration are concerned now for the purpose of any legal formalities with regards to passport, visa, ration card registration, voters card registration, Pan card, bank account, inheritance, insurances or any other governmental purpose where proof of marriage is asked only such certificate issued by the marriage officer/registrar is considered valid, if you don’t have such a certificate you will be asked to get one by the said authorities.

Answer 2

Registration is not compulsory but it is beneficial in many respects. Keep your papers related to your personality in complete & perfect condition so that no legal problem of any kind regarding properties & other family matters comes at once & u start digging the well when u r thirsty. Have your civic records in perfectly updated condition like ration card, election commission'n identity card, driving licence & passport( if any), residence proof card, bank account pass book, any insurance policy paper, any credit or debit card or any ATM card, latest telephone bill, income tax return form, all papers of your personal belongings at home with all relevant details to claim ownership, papers of parental & own properties etc. Make separate files of all papers. It is useful to have them , never harmful at all. About registration of marriage, there are cells in each district court & the fee is very small. Also, there are autherized & reputed muslim notaries in the market areas of muslim dominated localities of almost all districts. They too r genuine & very useful. I too got marriage registered. I am a Muslim.

Answer 3

Muslims' marriages are performed as per Islam. Islamic marriage has no rites or rituals. It is just an offer of marriage by one party and its acceptance by the other, with fixation of Mahar (dower payable by bride groom to bride) in the presence of two male witnesses. It is reduced to writing for future reference and record. No need of any Qazi or Imam. Is it not so simple!!!

Islamic law applies to a marriage performed as per Islam. If registered under Special Marriage Act 1954, Islamic law will never apply in any matter such as guardianship, inheritance/succession, separation/divorce etc. and only the Special Marriage Act will apply. Hence for Muslim males & females, registration under the Special Marriage Act is not advisable.

Answer 4

yes it is compulsory n neccesseary too.
it does not depend on religion.i depends on the law .
according 2 the law ur marriage should b registered wiithin its given time.
if u failed to do so,u will b fined.the fine is very nominal,its below rs.500.
marriage registration will help u to enroll ur spouse name in your passport,ration card,bank documents,LIC policeis,shares,ETC.etc.etc.
so its a must to do if u care.
each city has more than 1 marriage registration offices
.pls.enquire n go ahead.
CHEERS>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

Answer 5

Irrespective of whatyour religion says, it is always better to get it registered.

Answer 6

Yes it is a must and it is useful on many terms.