• Registration of Marriage of Non-Resident Indian Bill, 2019

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Is the 30 day limit for NRI marriage registration enacted yet? And how to deal in the case someone is not aware about this law and misses the deadline?
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The proposed bill has not yet been enacted as law, hence you need not be worried about the proposed restrictions now.

T Kalaiselvan
Advocate, Vellore
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The Registration of Marriage of Non-Resident Indians Bill, 2019, was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on February 11, 2019.

Subsequently, the Bill was referred to the Committee on External Affairs after the 17th (present) Lok Sabha was constituted, for further examination.

 

3j Submitting the report “Law on Matrimonial Issues Relating to Non-Resident Indians and Overseas Citizens of India” to the Law Ministry, Law Commission Chairman Justice (retired) Ritu Raj Awasthi said the commission is of the opinion that the proposed central legislation should be comprehensive enough to cater to all facets involving marriages of NRIs as well as foreign citizens of Indian origin with that of Indian citizens.

 

4) if marriage is not registered bill proposes that passport act be amended so that passport be impounded or revoked of NRI by the passport authority 

 

Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
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Dear Client,

With respect to the marriages involving NRIs as well, the legislation of Special Marriage Act may be applicable, wherein there is a procedure for registering the marriage with a 30-day timeframe. While on a receipt of an application signed by the spouses for the registration of their marriage is presented to the Marriage Officer, the officer shall give public notice of the same, allowing a period of 30 days for any objections to be raised, and if satisfied, give a certificate of marriage, signed by three witnesses. Failure to do the same may invite providing valid and reasonable justifications for the same, including the relevant documentation. However, in the absence of registration of your marriage, it may lead to facing challenges with respect to both of your legal rights.

Hope you find this answer beneficial for resolving the dispute.

Anik Miu
Advocate, Bangalore
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-  The Registration of Marriage of Non-Resident Indian Bill has been implemented in India, and the legislation aims to ensure that marriages of NRIs are registered in India, providing legal protection and clarity regarding marital status.

- Further, it mandates the registration of marriages of NRIs within a specified time frame after the marriage takes place.

- Further, Every NRI who marries a citizen of India or another NRI shall register his marriage within 30 days. In case an NRI fails to register the marriage within 30 days, the passport authority may impound his passport

- Further, in case of delay or unaware of the law, an extension can be allowed by the competent authority. 

Mohammed Shahzad
Advocate, Delhi
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Registration of Marriage of Non-Resident Indian Bill, 2019 is not yet enacted. You can register your marriage depending on your religion under Hindu Marriage Act, Christian Marriage Act or Special Marriage Act if parties belong to different religion. It can registered in Indian Embassy or Consulate by marriage officer there.

Ravi Shinde
Advocate, Hyderabad
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