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Bollywood's top actress and BJP leader Shatrughan Sinha's daughter Sonakshi Sinha has married her Muslim boyfriend Zaheer Iqbal under the Special Marriage Act. Let us tell you in this article why the actress had to resort to this law.
Bollywood weddings are always in the news. This time Along with the marriage of film star Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal, one special thing is also being discussed a lot. This is because being of different religions, both of them have decided not to get married according to the customs of any religion.
Sometimes situations arise where people want to marry someone outside their chosen religion or caste. In such cases, the Special Marriage Act of 1954 plays a vital role.
What is the Special Marriage Act?
The Special Marriage Act of 1954 gives the legal right to marry in India to people who wish to choose their life partner, even if their religion or caste is different. This Act makes inter-religious and inter-caste marriages simple and legally recognized.
Why did Sonakshi Sinha do legal marriage?
When Sonakshi Sinha decided to marry Zaheer Iqbal, there was a lot of discussion about her religion. Her father Shatrughan Sinha, who is a BJP MP, was also initially unhappy with this relationship and the decision of marriage. The question was constantly being raised whether Sonakshi Sinha would change her religion. In such a situation, Sonakshi and Zaheer chose the middle path and got married under the Special Marriage Act. After this it has become clear that Sonakshi Sinha will not change her religion.
Law for marriage beyond caste and religion
Under this Act, a person of any religion or caste has the freedom to marry a person of another religion or caste. The process of getting married under this is simple and easy. It does not require any religious ritual. To get married under this Act, the minimum age of the groom should be 21 years and the minimum age of the bride should be 18 years.
It is mandatory to give notice one month before the marriage
If a couple wants to get married under the Special Marriage Act, then it is mandatory to give a notice to the District Marriage Officer 30 days in advance. Also, it is necessary to register the marriage. After this, a marriage certificate is issued.
Importance of Special Marriage Act
This Act helps in reducing discrimination on the basis of caste and religion and promotes social harmony. Under this, a person has the freedom to choose his life partner. Also, under this Act the couple getting married All legal rights are available.
