The Native Marriage Act of 1872, also known as the Civil Marriage Act, was an attempt by the British government to regulate marriages in India, particularly for those who did not adhere to traditional religious practices. It legalized inter-caste marriages, prohibited child marriage (setting minimum ages), and disallowed polygamy for those who registered under it, effectively providing a secular option for marriage registration for reformers who wished to bypass personal laws tied to traditional religions.
In which year was the 'Native Marriage Act' passed?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2019 · Topic: Social Religious Movement (Women's Issues: Abolition of Sati, Widow Remarriage, Child Marriage, Women's Education)
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