Hindu Marriage Not Proven By Mere Certificate Of Arya Samaj & Registrar, Must Show Saptapadi Or Other Rites: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court has declared a marriage null and void due to the non-performance of essential rites and ceremonies required under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The judgment was passed on 5th July 2024 by Justice Om Prakash Shukla and Justice Rajan Roy in the case of Shruti Agnihotri Vs. Anand Srivastava. Case Background Shruti Agnihotri filed a suit under Section 12 of the Hindu Marriage…