Section 24 of SMA : Section 24: Void Marriages

Explanation using Example

Imagine a situation where Rita and Tom decided to get married under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. After the marriage, Rita discovers that Tom had not been truthful about his age and marital status, which are conditions specified under section 4(a) and 4(c) of the Act. Rita could file a petition for the marriage to be declared null and void based on the fact that Tom did not meet the necessary legal conditions at the time of their marriage.