Bare Act

The Special Marriage Act, 1954 (Extension to Nagaland) Act, 2002

This law extends the Special Marriage Act of 1954 to the state of Nagaland, allowing people in the region to marry under a secular framework without converting to a specific religion. Previously, this right was not available in Nagaland due to constitutional provisions and specific state laws. By making these provisions applicable, the Act ensures that individuals in Nagaland have the same legal right to civil marriage as those in other parts of India. The legislation also includes a specific provision that exempts marriages of Scheduled Tribe members from Section 21 of the original Act.

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