February 27, 2025

Introduction: When two eligible adults, as provided under sections 2 and 5 of the Hindu Marriage Act, marry in accordance with Hindu (or related ‘Sanatani’ religions) customs, it is said to be a legally recognised marriage. However, as the case may arise, there is a possibility of “fraud” occurring during the course of the solemnisation

INTRODUCTION: While there are no defined meanings for the terms “bachelor”, “unmarried”, and “divorcee” in Indian laws, an interpretation of these might be necessary in cases where concealment of prior marriage status may be a bone of contention. Oxford Dictionary defines “bachelor” as” a man who has never been married”, while “unmarried” is defined as