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Should Hindu marriage act require explicit consent from both parties prior to marriage from a legal perspective?
In Hinduism, marriage is regarded as a sacred union of souls that extends across multiple lifetimes. The marriage is solemnized by a priest through a ceremony that involves taking seven vows. However, these vows hold no legal significance under the Hindu Marriage Act, which instead establishes a distinct set of rights and responsibilities — a framework designed primarily to protect women and children. Despite this, the vows taken during the marriage ceremony do not align with the legal obligations outlined in the Act. I believe this disconnect between cultural vows and legal duties is a significant source of tension in marriages. Given this, why can’t it be made mandatory for both parties to explicitly agree to and sign a document outlining their rights and responsibilities before the marriage is legally recognized? Wouldn’t this step help bridge the gap and resolve the confusion for good? Note: My previous question on this topic was removed by AskIndia moderators for being unclear and sounding like a rant. I hope this version is more precise and clearly conveys my point.4
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