Seema vs Ashwani Kumar

The Supreme Court directed all States and Union Territories to frame necessary statutes for the compulsory registration of marriages, emphasizing compliance with the earlier judgment in Seema v. Ashwani Kumar (2006 (2) SCC 578). The Court mandated that the registration procedure be notified within three months and that the age and marital status of individuals be clearly stated in the registration process. The Court held that the objective of these rules is to ensure the registration of marriages for all citizens of India, regardless of religion, and required States to report compliance within specified timelines.