Gujarat Mandates Parental Consent for Love Marriages to Combat 'Love Jihad'

• Gujarat proposes amendments to the Gujarat Registration of Marriages Act, 2006, making parental consent mandatory for marriage registration.
• The government cites prevention of 'love jihad,' fraud, and coercion, and protection of young girls as reasons for the amendment.
• Parents of both bride and groom will be notified via WhatsApp or other means within 10 working days of application submission.
• A 30-day public feedback period is open, followed by evaluation by a specialized committee before finalization.
• The new rules stipulate a minimum 30-day waiting period for registration and require extensive documentation including parental ID.