The Special Marriage Act, 1954

This edition of The Special Marriage Act, 1954 (Act 43 of 1954) presents the statutory text as currently in force, incorporating amendments introduced by The Personal Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019 (Act 6 of 2019), as notified and brought into effect in 2019. Published as a Bare Act with short comments, this 2026 edition provides an authoritative and up-to-date legal reference for academic study, examination preparation, and practical use.

The Bare Act reproduces the law in its precise legislative form, ensuring accuracy and reliability for readers who require the exact wording of the statute. It covers the complete framework governing civil marriages in India, including provisions relating to solemnization of marriage, registration, conditions for a valid marriage, restitution of conjugal rights, judicial separation, nullity of marriage, divorce, legitimacy of children, and related procedural aspects.

Designed to meet the needs of law students, AIBE aspirants, academicians, and legal professionals, this publication serves as a dependable reference for understanding and applying the Special Marriage Act, 1954 in its amended form. Issued by Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd., this edition ensures clarity, statutory accuracy, and ease of reference for use in examinations, courts, and legal practice.