Suit For Dissolution Of Marriage Between Couple Belonging To Notified Scheduled Tribe Is Not Maintainable Under Hindu Marriage Act: Tripura HC

The Tripura High Court observed that marriage between persons who belong to Scheduled Tribes notified under Article 342 of the constitution of India cannot be dissolved by invoking provisions of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1956. The bench comprising Justices S. Talapatra and SG Chattopadhyay observed that Section 15 of Special Marriage Act, 1954, provides a very complex structure for registration of marriage and requires consideration of the Government.