Indirect Discrimination and the Special Marriage Act

Summary: The Article argues that mandatory requirements to publish a notice of any marriage under the Special Marriages Act, constitutes indirect discrimination against interfaith couples.  In the hearings on the marriage equality petition, the Supreme Court [“SC”] observed the disproportionate impact of the Special Marriage Act [“SMA”] on marginalised communities. In particular, Sections 5, 6 and […]

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