30-Day Notice Period Under Special Marriage Act Cannot Be Relaxed; Personal Hardship Cannot Dilute Statutory Procedure: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has refused to relax the mandatory 30-day notice period prescribed under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, holding that personal hardship or individual inconvenience cannot be a reason to bypass statutory requirements laid down by Parliament. Petitioners Seek Early Marriage Registration The petition was filed by Syed Fayazuddin and another petitioner who intended to solemnize their marriage under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. They submitted a notice…
