Are the court marriage documents valid if someone is already married?
I have documents of court marriage of my brother! The girl's stamp duty copy and the marriage registrar slip with stamp but I want to know if they are real and does, they have legal value because my brother is already married.
The court marriage documents, such as stamp duty copy and marriage registrar slip, could be valid; however, if your brother is already married, the second marriage cannot be legally valid under Indian law because bigamy is strictly prohibited. The Marriage Registrar should have cross-checked his marital status before giving out the certificate. Consult a legal expert in order to determine the validity and legitimacy of these documents for your brother, and what consequences they may entail, given his pre-existing marriage.
The court marriage documents have to be legally valid for the claiming of marital rights and recognition as the husband and wife in the eyes of law. It can be checked for its originality by approaching to the authorities from where such documents are issued by asking for the information through request letter or by directly going to the department / office and check the validity of the documents.
Sir, the documents you possess may have legal value if they are authentic, properly stamped, and registered. However, if your brother is already married, the second marriage may not be valid unless the first marriage is legally dissolved. It's crucial to verify the documents with the marriage registrar and seek legal advice regarding the status of the second marriage. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.
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