To shield women from manipulation in interfaith marriages, Gujarat proposes rigorous parental involvement in registrations. Deputy CM Harsh Sanghvi moved the bill amending the 2006 Marriage Act in the assembly on February 20, 2026.
Couples face a new affidavit obligation, disclosing if parents have been told. Full parental profiles, including Aadhaar and contacts, are mandatory submissions. Within 10 days, notifications go out digitally to families.
Processing extends to 30-40 days for due diligence, with a new portal centralizing biometric-secured documents and witness proofs.
In fiery remarks, Sanghvi called it a defense of tradition and security, slamming identity fraud as cultural warfare. He pledged crackdowns on culprits. A 30-day objection window invites public input.
Spurred by local abductions, the move resonates in Maharashtra, where pleas for matching laws grow amid reports of tricked Hindu brides. Gujarat’s blueprint may inspire a protective wave across India.