Ensure marriage witnesses are genuine: HC tells Arya Samaj Mandir
Ensure marriage witnesses are genuine: HC tells Arya Samaj Mandir
NEW DELHI: Taking note of a marriage solemnised between a girl and her 'phupha' (uncle) who falsely claimed to be unmarried, the Delhi High Court has asked an Arya Samaj temple to ensure that those who stand witness to such ceremonies are genuine and bonafide.
A bench headed by Justice Prathiba M Singh said the temple shall endeavour to have at least one witness from both the sides, who is either a relative or an acquaintance who has known them for a reasonable period of time.
In the present case, the court observed, the manner in which the girl's own uncle falsely declared himself to be unmarried before the Arya Samaj Mandir was "clearly contrary to law" and the marriage was void.
