Maharashtra simplifies Sikh marriage registration under new act statewide

Maharashtra simplifies Sikh marriage registration under new act statewide

By Asia Samachar | India | Maharashtra has taken steps to implement the Sikh Anand Karaj Marriage Act, allowing Sikhs to finally register their marriages under the legislation instead of the Hindu Marriage Act. On February 25, the state’s minority department had issued directives to all departmental commissioners for the statewide implementation of the Sikh Anand Karaj Marriage Act. In 2012, the Indian Parliament passed the Anand Marriage (Amend…