Monday, June 30, 2008

Arranged Marriages ONLY!

No, this is not some kind of religious or cultural proclamation BUT what the Government of India has decided to do for all Indians wishing to get married outside India. They need to get a “No Objection Letter" from both sets of parents. If your parents are deceased, you need to produce a death certificate.

A young Indian couple was shocked when their consulate asked for a 'no-objection letter' from their parents to get married. (Gulf News)

So if you are an Indian wishing to get married at the Indian Consulate under the Special Marriages Act, forget it! No chance unless your parents are happy with the “arrangement”.

Oh, and just to add, there is absolutely nothing we (the non resident Indian community) can do about it.

1 comment:

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