Marriage laws in India are evolving with changing times. The Kerala High Court recently clarified an important point under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
The court ruled that a second marriage, even if performed on the same day as a divorce, cannot be treated as void under Section 15. It becomes invalid only if the first husband challenges it.
The case began when a woman sought divorce from her second husband in 2023. During the proceedings, the man learned that her first marriage had been dissolved only an hour or two before their wedding in 2007. He argued this made their marriage invalid.
The High Court explained that Section 15 exists to protect the first spouse. If the first husband does not object, the second marriage remains valid despite the timing. The case continues in the family court.
