Hindu marriage not valid without 'saat pheras': Allahabad High Court
Hindu marriage not valid without 'saat pheras': Allahabad High CourtÂ
In recent proceedings, the Indian High Court ruled that the "saat pheras" ceremony and other rites are necessary for a Hindu marriage to be legitimate. In response to a case in which a man alleged that his estranged wife had wed a second time without first divorcing him, the Allahabad High Court stated. As a result, the Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh-led court granted a plea brought by Smriti Singh, who was disputing the entire course of her husband's charge against her under IPC Sections 494 (Bigamy) and 109 (Punishment of abetment).
If 'saat pheras' are not done, a Hindu marriage is void The Sanskrit word 'Saptapadi' or'saat pheras', which means'seven stages', is a derivative. In a Hindu wedding, the bride and groom walk seven full circles around the 'agni,' or sacred fire, to symbolize the seven pledges and principles they make to one another. One of the most significant rites of a Hindu wedding is the formation of circular circles, known as "pheres." According to Section 7 of the Hindu Marriage Act of 1955, any party's traditional rites and ceremonies may be used to solemnize a Hindu marriage.
What was the case?
Smriti Singh, the petitioner, wed Satyam Singh in 2017. She left her in-laws' house due to strained ties and filed a FIR citing dowry harassment. The police filed a charge sheet against the spouse and his family after conducting an inquiry. Later, Satyam accused his wife of bigamy in an application he sent to higher-ranking police officers. The claims against Smriti were thoroughly looked through by the Circle Officer of Sadar, Mirzapur, who judged them to be false. On September 20, 2021, Satyam later filed a complaint, stating that his wife had wed a second time. Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh stated in his examination of a case submitted by Smriti Singh, "It is generally recognized that the term'solemnise' means, in the context of marriage... The marriage must be performed with these suitable rites and in accordance with necessary form in order to be regarded solemnized. "There is no specific allegation concerning the 'Saptapadi' in the complaint or in the statements submitted before the court," the court said while voiding the summons order. "Accordingly, this court believes that no prima-facie offence has been established against the applicant, as the claim of a second marriage lacks supporting evidence," it continued. Also Read This : Sikkim Cloudburst: Death Toll Rises To 14, Over 100 Missing Including 22 Army Men, PM Assures Help Read the full article
