The Special Marriage Act, 1954

This book presents the complete and updated text of the Special Marriage Act, 1954, incorporating all amendments brought into force up to 2026, including changes under the Personal Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. Designed as a Bare Act with comments, it provides the statutory framework governing civil marriages in India, enabling readers to understand the legal provisions applicable to inter-religious and inter-caste marriages, registration of marriages, and related rights and obligations under Indian law.

Key Features

• Updated Bare Act of the Special Marriage Act, 1954 with all relevant amendments
• Concise comments and short notes for better legal understanding
• Inclusion of landmark judicial decisions interpreting the Act
• Supreme Court guidelines relevant to marriage, registration, and personal liberty
• Comprehensive list of referred cases for legal reference
• Detailed subject index for quick and easy navigation

Target Audience

This book is intended for law students, legal practitioners, judicial officers, academicians, civil service aspirants, and individuals seeking authoritative knowledge of marriage laws in India. It is also useful for registrars, legal researchers, and anyone involved in matters relating to civil marriage, inter-faith marriage, or statutory marriage registration under Indian law.