The Arya Marriage Validation Act, 1937

In force 2 sections Law and Justice

An Act to recognise and remove doubts as to the validity of inter-marriages current among Arya Samajists.

Act 19 of 1937 Enacted 14 Apr 1937 In force 14 Apr 1937 Department Legislative Department

Administered by. Ministry of Law and Justice, Legislative Department · Other Acts of 1937

Preamble

THE ARYA MARRIAGE VALIDATION ACT, 1937
ACT NO. 19 OF 1937¹
[14th April, 1937.] An Act to recognise and remove doubts as to the validity of inter-marriages current among Arya Samajists.
WHEREAS it is expedient to recognise and place beyond doubt the validity of inter-marriages of a class of Hindus known as Arya Samajists; It is hereby enacted as follows:--

What this Act covers

Summary of The Arya Marriage Validation Act, 1937:

Key Features

• Validation of Arya Samaj Marriages: Declares marriages solemnised according to Arya Samaj rites to be legally valid, subject to the provisions of the Act.

• Recognition of Inter-Caste Marriages: Ensures that a marriage is not invalid merely because the parties belong to different castes or sub-castes.

• Recognition of Inter-Sect Marriages: Removes legal objections based on differences of sect within the Hindu religion.

• Protection of Marital Status: Safeguards the legal status of marriages and the rights arising from such marriages.

• Promotion of Social Reform: Supports the principles of social equality by removing caste- and sect-based barriers to valid Hindu marriages.

Sections

Type to filter. 2 sections.

Related Acts

The Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 19376 sections
The Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 193655 sections
The Cutchi Memons Act, 19384 sections
The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 19396 sections
The Commercial Documents Evidence Act, 19394 sections
The Sale of Goods Act, 193067 sections
The Hindu Gains of Learning Act, 19304 sections
The Indian Succession Act, 1925393 sections

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