In a significant judgment, the Allahabad High Court has ruled that a marriage certificate issued by an Arya Samaj temple does not by itself prove a valid Hindu marriage. The court emphasized that customary rites and ceremonies, including saptapadi (seven steps), are essential for a Hindu marriage to be legally valid. Background: The case arose
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