Bare Act

The Hindu Marriage (Puducherry Amendment) Act, 1971

This Act amends the Hindu Marriage Act to apply to the Union territory of Puducherry. It validates specific traditional Hindu marriages known as suyamariyathai and seerthiruththa marriages, provided they are performed with specific rituals like garlanding and tying the thali. The law retroactively recognizes these unions as legally valid, ensuring that couples who followed these customs are not treated as unmarried. It also confirms that children born from these marriages are legitimate, protecting family rights and social standing in the region.

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