This directive officially acknowledges Sikh marriage rituals and streamlines the registration process for Sikh marriages.

Sikh Anand Karaj Marriage Act to be Enforced in Maharashtra latest news:  The Maharashtra government has instructed all Departmental Commissioners to implement the Sikh Anand Karaj Marriage Act across the state.

This directive officially acknowledges Sikh marriage rituals and streamlines the registration process for Sikh marriages.

The Minority Development Department issued the official directives on February 25, 2025, to the Departmental Commissioners of Maharashtra. The Maharashtra State Punjabi Sahitya Academy and an 11-member Sikh committee had reportedly submitted a representation on February 6, 2025, requesting the implementation of the act in the state.

The Sikh Anand Karaj Marriage Act legally recognizes Sikh marriages performed through the Anand Karaj ceremony. It allows Sikh couples to register their marriage separately from Hindu laws, aligning with Sikh traditions.

Since many states lack such provisions, Sikhs were previously required to register their marriages under the Hindu Marriage Act, despite their unique religious identity. Originally introduced as the Anand Marriage Act in 1909, it was amended in 2012 to enable independent registration, though its implementation varies by state.

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