In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has laid down the essentials for a Hindu marriage to be legal under the Hindu Marriage Act of 1955. As per a ruling made by the top court on April 19 (Friday), a Hindu marriage must be performed with traditional rites and ceremonies, such as 'saptapadi' (seven steps around the sacred fire commonly known as 'saath phera') for it to be valid.

Hindu marriage rituals integral to their validity, opines Supreme Court: 'Not just song-dance'

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Hindu marriage rituals integral to their validity, opines Supreme Court: 'Not just song-dance'