Taxmann’s Special Marriage Act 1954 [Bare Act with Section Notes] – Comprehensive | User-friendly Reference—Merging Updated Legislation | Case Laws | Procedural Insights | Pre-Amendment Provisions

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Special Marriage Act 1954 [Bare Act with Section Notes] by Taxmann offers the bare text of the law, meticulously accompanied by Section Notes that elucidate key points, recent amendments, and relevant case law excerpts. It is designed to help readers understand the statutory provisions and their practical application. This updated Edition captures the legislative changes and judicial interpretations up to date. It is an indispensable reference for anyone dealing with marriage registration, judicial separation, nullity of marriage, divorce, and other related legal proceedings under the Special Marriage Act.
This book is intended for the following audience: Legal Practitioners & Judges – Advocates, solicitors, and judges who require a quick, authoritative text for day-to-day court practice and interpretationGovernment & Court Officials – Marriage Officers, registrars, and other administrative authorities involved in marriage registration under the ActNGOs & Social Workers – Those working on matrimonial rights, gender justice, and awareness campaigns about inter-faith or inter-caste marriagesLaw Students & Academics – Aspiring lawyers and researchers seeking a clear and consolidated reference of the Act, along with concise notes and case referencesGeneral Readers & Couples – Individuals planning to marry under the Special Marriage Act or those seeking clarity on its legal requirements and procedures
The Present Publication is the 2026 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Special Marriage Act [Act No. 43 of 1954], with the following noteworthy features: [Bare Act] Arranged Chapter-wise, and each section is presented in the exact legislative language [Section Notes] Placed immediately after the bare section, summarising important points, key judgments, and cross-references [Updated Amendments & Case Law] Incorporates significant changes, including the latest amendments and relevant Supreme Court and High Court judgments, up to date [Pre-amendment Provisions] Incorporates the text of provisions as they existed prior to the amendment in the respective amendment footnotes, enabling the reader to understand the legal position before the amendment and its applicability during the pre-amendment period [Clear Explanations] Highlights definitions, procedural intricacies, and landmark rulings, making the legal text more accessible [User-friendly Layout] Organised chapter-wise with a detailed table of contents and a subject index for quick navigation [Practical Insights] Helpful for practical application: registration processes, jurisdictional guidelines, void/voidable marriages, and divorce procedures
The structure of the book is as follows: Act Provisions Chapter-wise – Each section is presented in the exact legislative languageSection Notes – Placed immediately after the bare section, summarising important points, key judgments, and cross-referencesSide Headings & Commentaries – Bold headings and bullet points for quick scanning of sub-topics, procedural steps, and conditionsSubject Index & Schedules – A comprehensive subject index for easy reference. Full reproduction of all schedules, certificates, and statutory formsCase Law Highlights – Essential court rulings are cited within the notes, explaining practical implications
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Taxmann Publications Private Limited
Publication date ‏ : ‎ 16 December 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9375617572
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9375617570
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 80 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 25 x 25 x 3 cm
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India
Net Quantity ‏ : ‎ 1 Count
Packer ‏ : ‎ Taxmann Publications Private Limited, 59/32, New Rohtak Road, New Delhi-110005, India, Email Id: sales@taxmann.com, Phone Number: 011-45562222
Generic Name ‏ : ‎ Law Books, Reference books, Bare Act with Section Notes, Family Personal & Social Welfare Laws Bare Act with Section Notes
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