Special Marriage Act 1954: Legal Mechanics & Notice Timeline
For couples involving Two Foreign Passport Holders marrying in India, legal civil marriage in India is solemnized under the Special Marriage Act 1954. Section 5 requires that at least one party must reside in the local jurisdiction (such as Jaipur or Udaipur district) for not less than 30 days immediately preceding the notice submission. This statutory notice is posted publicly at the District Marriage Office.