Jab do log alag religions se belong karte hain aur phir bhi shaadi karna chahte hain, to unke paas usually special marriage statutes ka route hota hai – jahan civil marriage without religious conversion possible hota hai.
Procedure me typically:
- Notice of intended marriage issue hota hai,
- Waiting period (objections ke liye) hota hai,
- Age, consent, and marital status ki verification,
- Registration and certificate issuance.
Legal side manageable lag sakti hai, lekin social backlash – family opposition, threats, harassment, false criminal cases – real risk hai. Isliye couples kabhi-kabhi police protection, writ petitions, ya NGO support seek karte hain. Courts ne right to choose partner ko fundamental right ka part declare kiya hai.
Conversion, “love jihad” type narratives, aur bureaucratic hurdles ka mix interfaith couples ke liye life complicated bana sakta hai. Proper documentation, safe housing, and legal counselling important steps hain.
Special marriage route symbolic bhi hai – yeh state ko message deta hai ki personal faith differ hone ke bawajood, citizens equal legal framework ke under peaceful joint life choose kar sakte hain.
