Compulsory registration of marriages

Compulsory registration of marriages:

1. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, relating to the solemnization of marriages, all marriages—
   • (a) solemnized before the commencement of this Act; and
   • (b) solemnized after such commencement, within the territories of the State of Manipur, shall be compulsorily registered in the manner as may be provided in this Act.
2. (2) The registration of a marriage under this Act shall not be deemed to—
   • (a) invalidate any marriage solemnized in accordance with the provisions of any other law for the time being in force; or
   • (b) affect or change the validity of any marriage, the validity of which is otherwise recognized for any other purpose under the law.