Gujarat High Court Mirrors Patna Verdict on Marriage Certificates

A decision by the Gujarat High Court echoed the reasoning of the Patna bench regarding marriage validity. In a case involving two pilots, the court held that a marriage registration certificate does not confer legal validity if essential Hindu rites were omitted. Despite having a signed registration, the couple admitted traditional ceremonies like the saat pheras were never performed. The court declared the marriage void, reinforcing the principle that ritual compliance is indispensable for legal recognition of a Hindu marriage.