The MP High Court has ruled that an Arya Samaj marriage certificate is not valid proof of a Hindu marriage without evidence of essential rituals like Saptapadi. The judgment reinforces that ceremonies, not certificates, determine marital validity.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court emphasized that, according to Hindu law, a valid marriage is established only with the performance of the ‘Saptapadi’ ritual. This declaration came while dismissing a petition involving allegations of abduction and forced marriage. The court highlighted the importance of adhering to traditional rituals in validating Hindu marriages.
