Section 14 of The Special Marriage Act, 1954
Whenever a marriage is not solemnized within three calendar months from the date on which notice thereof has been given to the Marriage Officer as required by section 5, or where an appeal has been filed under sub-section (2) of section 8, within three months from the date of the decision of the district court on such appeal or, where the record of a case has been transmitted to the Central Government under section 10, within three months from the date of decision of the Central Government, the notice and all other proceedings arising therefrom shall be deemed to have lapsed, and no Marriage Officer shall solemnize the marriage until a new notice has been given in the manner laid down in this Act.
Summary
- If a marriage is not performed within three calendar months after the notice is given, the notice and all processes connected to it will completely expire.
- If an objection leads to a district court appeal, the three-month window to get married starts fresh from the date of the court's final decision.
- If an objection leads to the case record being sent to the Central Government, the three-month window to marry starts fresh from the date of the Central Government's decision.
- Once a notice has expired, the Marriage Officer is prohibited from performing the marriage until a brand-new notice is filed.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What happens if a marriage is not solemnized within three months of the notice under Section 14 of the Special Marriage Act, 1954?
Under Section 14 of the Special Marriage Act, 1954, the notice and all arising proceedings are deemed to have lapsed, and a new notice must be given.
2. How does a district court appeal affect the three-month deadline under Section 14 of the Special Marriage Act, 1954?
Under Section 14 of the Special Marriage Act, 1954, if an appeal is filed, the marriage must be solemnized within three calendar months from the date of the district court's decision.
3. Under Section 14 of the Special Marriage Act, 1954, what is the deadline if a case is sent to the Central Government?
Under Section 14 of the Special Marriage Act, 1954, the marriage must be solemnized within three calendar months from the date of the Central Government's decision.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 14 of the Special Marriage Act, 1954, if a standard marriage notice is given and no objections occur, within what period must the marriage be solemnized?
Q2.If an appeal is filed in the district court against an objection, how does Section 14 of the Special Marriage Act, 1954 calculate the three-month validity period?
Q3.Under Section 14 of the Special Marriage Act, 1954, if a marriage is not solemnized within the three-month limit after a notice or decision, what is the consequence?
Q4.Under Section 14 of the Special Marriage Act, 1954, when a case is transmitted to the Central Government, when does the three-month period to get married begin?