Section 3 of SMA : Section 3: Marriage Officers

Explanation using Example

Imagine a couple in Mumbai, where one partner is Hindu and the other is Christian, and they wish to get married without converting their religions. They decide to opt for a court marriage under The Special Marriage Act, 1954. They approach the local marriage registrar's office to find out the process. The registrar they meet has been appointed as a Marriage Officer under Section 3(1) of the Act, by the Maharashtra State Government, to solemnize and register marriages under this Act. This officer helps them understand the procedure, documentation required, and facilitates their marriage registration, allowing them to legally marry without any religious ceremonies.