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MP High Court Issues Notice To Centre On Plea Challenging Special Marriage Act Provision

24 Sep 2026, 01:30 GMT By Staff Reporter
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Article MP High Court Issues Notice To Centre On Plea Challenging Special Marriage Act Provision
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The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued notice to the Union government on a petition challenging wording in Section 4 of the Special Marriage Act. The petitioners argue that the provision allowing marriages across faiths raises inheritance concerns in certain cases. The court has sought a response; it has not ruled on the challenge.