Section 20

Rights and disabilities not affected by Act.

The Special Marriage Act, 1954

  • Act 43 of 1954
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
About this Act

An Act to provide a special form of marriage in certain cases, for the registration of such and certain other marriages and for divorce.

All sections
    Subject to the provisions of section 19, any person whose marriage is solemnized under this Act shall have the same rights and shall be subject to the same disabilities in regard to the right of succession to any property as a person to whom the Caste Disabilities Removal Act, 1850 (21 of 1850), applies.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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