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What is the minimum age for court marriage in India?

12-Jun-2026
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Answer By law4u team

The minimum age for court marriage in India under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 is: Groom (Male): 21 years Bride (Female): 18 years Important points: Both parties must have completed the required age at the time of marriage. Marriage below this age may amount to child marriage under Indian law. Both persons must also: Give free consent Be mentally competent Not have a living spouse These conditions are necessary for a valid court marriage in India.

Answer By law4u team

स्पेशल मैरिज एक्ट, 1954 के तहत भारत में कोर्ट मैरिज के लिए कम से कम उम्र है: दूल्हा (पुरुष): 21 साल दुल्हन (महिला): 18 साल ज़रूरी बातें: शादी के समय दोनों पार्टियों की ज़रूरी उम्र पूरी होनी चाहिए। इस उम्र से कम में शादी भारतीय कानून के तहत बाल विवाह मानी जाएगी। दोनों लोगों को यह भी करना होगा: अपनी मर्ज़ी से सहमति दें मानसिक रूप से सक्षम हों जीवित जीवनसाथी न हों भारत में वैध कोर्ट मैरिज के लिए ये शर्तें ज़रूरी हैं।

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