Section 5 of the Special Marriage Act

Section 5 of the Special Marriage Act, 1954, outlines the requirements for a valid marriage under this law in India. It states that both parties must be of legal age (21 for men, 18 for women), should not fall within prohibited degrees of relationship (close relatives), and must consent to the marriage willingly. This section ensures that the marriage is established on mutual agreement and lawful conditions, allowing individuals to marry regardless of religion or community, promoting secular marriages in India.