Hindu Marriage Act | Presumption of Valid Marriage Doesn't Weaken Merely Due to Absence of Direct Evidence of 'Saptapadi': Delhi High Court

In a significant ruling concerning the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the Delhi High Court has held that the presumption of a valid marriage is not weakened merely due to the absence of direct evidence proving the performance of Saptapadi (seven steps around the sacred fire). The decision reinforces that customary ceremonies, and not a rigid checklist of rituals, determine the legitimacy of a Hindu marriage. Court Clarifies Section 7 of…