According to Hindu marriage law, not Kanyadaan but Phera ceremony is mandatory

New Delhi: Allahabad High Court has given an important clarification regarding the Hindu Marriage Act. And said that Kanyadaan is not a necessary practice to solemnize a marriage under Hindu Marriage Law. According to this law, only the ceremony of Phere is sufficient for marriage. The High Court made this comment during the hearing of a matrimonial dispute case. And clarified that whether Kanyadaan has taken place or not, it cannot be a matter of dispute as per Hindu Marriage Law. Because this practice is not mandatory.

Ashutosh Yadav, in his petition in the case against him, had argued that my marriage took place under the Hindu Marriage Act and no Kanyadaan ceremony was performed. While fighting the criminal case, appealed in the lower court on March 6. In which he demanded to call the two witnesses before the court again. However, the court rejected his appeal. After which an appeal was made in the High Court. During which he argued that my wife was not married. To prove this I want to call the witnesses again. After which the High Court cited Section 6 of the Hindu Marriage Act. According to which, under the Hindu Marriage Act, only the Phera ceremony is required for registration of marriage. Kanyadaan ceremony is not mandatory. Therefore, in this case it does not matter whether the marriage took place or not. Therefore, the question of issuing summons again does not arise. The Kanyadaan ceremony is performed by the bride's side. Kanyadaan does not mean giving charity but Aadan, Aadan means taking or receiving. The groom promises the bride's father that he is ready to take up his responsibility and will take full care of the bride.