What is legal age to get married?
A girl is over the age of 18, and a boy is 21 years old and running. Can they get married?
In India, the legal age for a girl to marry is 18 years, and for a boy, it is 21 years. Since the girl is over 18 and the boy is 21, they are both eligible to get married under the law. They can proceed with their marriage as long as they meet the other requirements stipulated by the Special Marriage Act or the personal laws applicable to them. It's advisable to register their marriage to ensure legal recognition.
The legal age for marriage in India is 18 years for a girl and 21 years for a boy. Since the girl is over 18 and the boy has turned 21 or is in his 21st year, they can legally get married. No parental permission is needed if both are adults. They can marry under personal laws or the Special Marriage Act as per their choice.
As both the partners have attained the legal age to get married, so you may perform court marriage under an appropriate act by visiting marriage registrar office. The required documents are proof of age and residence, passport sized photographs and an affidavit. It is advised to consult an expert lawyer who will assist you with smooth procedure of court marriage. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.
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