Overview
- Couples would have to declare whether parents were informed and submit parents’ names, addresses, Aadhaar numbers and contact details with the application.
- After the Assistant Registrar verifies documents, parents of both parties would be officially notified within ten working days, including via electronic means such as WhatsApp.
- Registration would be completed after a minimum 30-day period, with application details uploaded to a proposed dedicated portal and a specialised committee evaluating public suggestions.
- The government says tighter procedures target elopements, fraud and so-called “love jihad,” pointing to alleged irregularities such as reported nikaah certificates in Panchmahal.
- Legal experts cite Supreme Court rulings protecting adults’ choice of partner and highlight that the draft does not clarify the effect of parental objections on registration.