UP Tightens Marriage Registration Rules: Stricter Guidelines for Couples Without Family Consent
New Guidelines in Response to High Court Ruling The Uttar Pradesh government has implemented stricter rules for marriage registration, especially in cases where couples marry without family approval. This move follows a recent decision by the Allahabad High Court. It prompted the Yogi Adityanath administration to issue an official order. The aim is to ensure more transparency and reduce fraudulent marriages. Mandatory Presence of Family Members Under the new rules, at least one family member must be present during the marriage registration process. This family member can be a parent, sibling, grandparent, or an adult child. This regulation aims to…