National : 'Mangalsutra not mandatory to prove marriage under Hindu Act' : 624721

• National : 'Mangalsutra not mandatory to prove marriage under Hindu Act' : 624721

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  • "It is not mandatory for the groom to tie mangalsutra around the bride&aposs neck to prove a marriage between Hindus. It was sufficient to prove solemnisation of marriage in any recognised form as per the Hindu Marriage Act section 7," Justice M M Sundresh said, dismissing an appeal challenging a lower court order upholding the marriage validity.