Gujarat Amends Marriage Act: Parental Consent Mandatory to Curb Deception

• Gujarat government proposes significant amendments to the Gujarat Marriage Registration Act, 2006, to prevent interfaith marriages through deception.
• Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi introduced the amendments, making parental consent an essential part of the marriage registration process.
• A new portal will inform parents, and their consent will be required; strict action promised against fraud and coercion.
• New rules include notarized applications, ID proofs, and parents' details; Assistant Registrar to inform parents within 10 days.
• Amendments follow cases in Panchmahal district and demands from communities, aiming to protect daughters and social traditions.