HMA 7 — Ceremonies for a Hindu marriage

Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

Statutory text

(1)  A  Hindu  marriage  may  be  solemnized  in  accordance with the customary rites and ceremonies of either party thereto.
(2) Where such rites and ceremonies include the Saptapadi (that is, the taking of seven steps by the
bridegroom  and  the  bride  jointly  before  the  sacred  fire),  the  marriage  becomes  complete  and  binding when the seventh step is taken.

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