Hindu Court Marriage Process in Pakistan

Pakistan is a country where Muslims are in majority however; there are also many non-Muslim minorities living in the country. The constitution of Pakistan guarantees equal rights to all citizens regardless of their religion. The Hindu community is one of the largest non-Muslim minority communities living in Pakistan.

Like other Pakistani citizens, Hindus also have the right to get married according to their religious rites and rituals. However, there is no specific law for Hindu marriages in Pakistan. In 2014, the Parliament of Pakistan passed the Hindu Court Marriage Act which provides a legal framework for Hindu marriages in Pakistan.

Under this Act, any Hindu couple can get married by registering their marriage at the office of the District Registrar. The minimum age for marriage under this Act is 18 years for both men and women. Prior to getting married, the couple has to give an affidavit before the District Registrar stating that they are not related to each other within the prohibited degrees of relationship and that they are not already married.

The District Registrar will issue a marriage certificate after due verification. This certificate will be valid throughout Pakistan and will be considered proof of marriage. The couple can also get their marriage registered at the Union Council level but it is not mandatory.

The Hindu Marriage Act 2014 has made it easier for Hindus living in Pakistan to get married according to their religious rites and rituals. This Act has provided a legal framework for such marriages which was previously not available in Pakistan.

The Hindu Marriage Act 2014 was enacted to provide a legal framework for the solemnization of marriages between Hindus in Pakistan. The Act applies to all Hindus, including those belonging to the scheduled castes and tribes, who are residents in Pakistan.