September 12, 2026

Section 21A – Special Marriage Act: Special Provision in Certain Cases

Special Marriage Act, 1954 — back to Table of Contents

Section 21A. Special provision in certain cases.

Where the marriage is solemnized under this Act of any person who professes the Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh or Jaina religion with a person who professes the Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh or Jaina religion, section 19 and section 21 shall not apply and so much of section 20 as creates a disability shall also not apply.