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What Should You Do If Your Court Marriage Application Is Rejected?

  • Writer: leadindia422
    leadindia422
  • Sep 24, 2024
  • 4 min read

A Marriage Done By Legal Procedure Is Called A Court Marriage In Which Partners Get Married Even If They Belong To A Different Religion Or Culture. The Special Marriage Act, 1954 Gives Legal Recognition To Inter-Religious Marriage. There Are Many Reasons In India When Application Of Court Marriage Registration Request May Be Denied. Even If Being Married In Court Is A Legal And Simple Process, There Are A Few Requirements And Conditions That Must Be Fulfilled, And The Marriage Officer Has The Right To Refuse Registration In Specific Situations. Here Are Some Common Causes For Refusal Of Court Marriage Registration In India.


What Is Court Marriage?


A Couple Can Legally Get Married By Applying To A Court Or Other Authorized Authority To Be Married. This Process Is Known As Court Marriage. Laws Are Followed Throughout The Marriage Ceremony To Guarantee That All Legal Criteria Are Met And The Marriage Is Formally Acknowledged.

Reason Of Rejected Of Court Marriage Application:


Applications May Be Denied For A Number Of Reasons, Such As Non-Compliance With The Procedure And Criteria, Or It Can Be Possible If There Are   Insufficient Or Inaccurate Documents. It's Important To Know How To Respond To Rejection In An Appropriate Manner. It Is Necessary To Understand The Reasons Behind The Rejection And Take Appropriate Action. This Will Enable You To Go Forward With Your Marriage Plans Without Unnecessary Delay.


  • Age Criteria: The Special Marriage Act Provides That The Bride Must Be At Least 18 Years Old And The Groom Must Be At Least 21 Years Old. The Application Will Be Denied If Any Party Does Not Meet These Age Criteria.

  • Sound Mind And Competent: Both Sides Must Mentally Competent. If One Of The Parties Is Found To Be Mentally Incompetent Or Incapable Of Understanding The Essence Of Matrimony, The Application Will Be Denied.

  • Parties Not In Prohibited Relationship: The Marriage Cannot Be Done If Parties Fall Under The Categories Of Relationships That Are Prohibited (Such As Close Blood Relation). The Application Will Be Denied On The Grounds Of Consanguinity Or Affinity If The Parties Are Closely Related.

  • Status Of Marriage: The Application May Be Denied If One Or Both Of The Parties Are Already Married And Have Not Yet Acquired A Formal Divorce Or Annulment. The Majority Of Legal Jurisdictions Need Documentation Of Previously Dissolved Marriages.

  • Incomplete Paperwork: One Of The Most Common Reasons For Administrative Rejection Is A Lack Of Paperwork. Certain Documents, Like Identification Verification, Age Certificates, Residence Verification, And Photos, Are Needed For Every Court Marriage Application. The Application Can Be Turned Down If Any Of These Files Are Missing Or Are Not In The Correct Format.

  • Incomplete Application Form: Applications May Be Returned If They Are Incomplete, Including If Necessary Signatures Are Omitted, Information Is Erroneous, Or Details Are Mismatched.

  • Missed Deadlines: Court Marriage Applications Frequently Have Stringent Submission Deadlines. You Risk Having Your Application Rejected If You Don't Submit It On Time Or With The Necessary Paperwork.

  • Fees Not Paid:  In Many Jurisdictions, Court Marriage Applications Must Be Processed For A Cost. Rejection May Occur From Sending In The Wrong Amount Or Failing To Pay The Appropriate Charge.

  • Other Legal Formalities Are Incomplete: Some Applications May Need Extra Legal Formalities, Including Witnesses, Affidavits, Or Official Authorization. Rejecting Someone Application Can Be Possible Due To Not Finishing These Formalities


What Steps Should Be Taken When Application Is Rejected?


  • Properly Examine The Application Which Was Rejected And Sent By The Court Or Authorities.

  • Identify The Grounds On Which Application Is Rejected.

  • Get A Clear Explanation By Getting In Touch With The Court Or The Appropriate Authority If The Reasons Aren't Known Or If You Need More Information.

  • Cross Check The List Of Required Documents Such As Affidavit, Age Certificate, Photographs, Etc.

  • If Already Married, Then Get Divorce First And Provide The Divorce Decree.

  • Ensure Both The Partners Are Completed The Age Which Is Provided.

  • Consult An Expert Lawyer And Get Legal Guidance.

  • Execute The Advice Which Is Provided By The Lawyer. 


What Are The Remedies Available?


  • Apply For A New Form And Fill It With Proper Care And Caution.

  • Complete All The Documents Which Are Required.

  • Submit The New Application With All Documents.

  • Complete The Form Before The Deadline.

  • Confirm And Verify That Your Reapplication Was Received By The Court And Relevant Authority.  

 

Conclusion


The Application Is The Most Important Document For Court Marriage. For Court Marriage, There Are Many Legal Formalities Including Documents, Affidavit, Age Certificate, Address Proof, Etc. These Documents Are Attached With The Application Form. But Sometimes Couples Fail In Providing All The Documents Due To Which Application Form Is Rejected By The Court And Authority. For That Purpose The Couples Make Sure That Documents Are Carefully Attached With The Prescribed Procedure. 


If The Application Is Rejected By Any Reason, The Couples Identify The Reason And Consult With The Lawyer. It's Important To Know The Exact Reason Why Your Application Was Rejected So You Can Figure Out How To Fix It And Submit It Again. Afterward Reapply For Court Marriage With Due Diligence And Proper Formalities. At The End Couples Follow The Procedure And Know The Effective Reason For Rejection, And Improve The Application Form So That Application Is Not Rejected Again.


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