Soon Registering Marriages May Become Compulsory, You Can Get Fined For Any Delay On Daily Basis
The Law Commission has advised the Central government to make it compulsory to register marriages. In its report, titled Compulsory Registration of Marriages submitted this month, the Commission also prescribed a penalty of rupees five per da
The Law Commission has advised the Central government to make it compulsory to register marriages.
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In its report, titled Compulsory Registration of Marriages submitted this month, the Commission also prescribed a penalty of rupees five per day in case of non-registration of marriage without a reasonable cause; for providing false information regarding the registration of marriage; and for refusal to furnish certain information, such as name and address.
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"However, the penalty so imposed should be made with respect to specific date subject to a maximum of rupees one hundred keeping in view the prevailing conditions in our country,"the Commission added.
In support of compulsory registration of marraiges, the Law Commission said that it would help in better implementation of already existing laws that aim at preventing child marriage et al. "It would also aid in eliminating practices such early 6 and forced marriages.8 It can be helpful in achieving gender equality and empowering women."
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"The recommendation is not aimed at eliminating diversity of personal laws and instead accepts prevailing customs/ or personal laws concerning solemnisation of marriage," it concluded.
