Anand Marriage Act implemented in J&K, gives recognition to Sikh marriage rituals

Anand Marriage Act implemented in J&K, gives recognition to Sikh marriage rituals

Detailed rules were framed by the Jammu and Kashmir administration for registration of marriages under Anand Marriage Act, which provides statutory recognition to marriage rituals of Sikhs, fulfilling their long-standing demand to not have to solemnise their marriages under the Hindu Marriage Act.

‘Jammu and Kashmir Anand Marriage Registration Rules, 2023′ has been framed for the registration of “Anand marriages”, under which tehsildars concerned shall be the registrar of such marriages within their respective territorial jurisdiction, as per a government notification issued.