'Publishing Of Marriage Notices Violates Privacy Of Couples': Law Student's PIL In SC Challenges Constitutionality Of Special Marriage Act Provisions

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4 Sept 2020 9:36 AM IST

  • Publishing Of Marriage Notices Violates Privacy Of Couples: Law Students PIL In SC Challenges Constitutionality Of Special Marriage Act Provisions

    "Publication of personal details often might have a chilling effect on right to marry."

    A law student has filed a writ petition before the Apex Court challenging the constitutional validity of the provisions of Special Marriage Act, 1954, which requires Marriage Officer to publish copies of Marriage Notices submitted to him by the couples intending to marry under the Act.Nandini Praveen contends that these provisions violate Article 14( Right to equality), Article 19( Freedom...

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