Q. With reference to the Special Marriage Act (SMA), 1954, consider the following statements:
1.The Act requires either spouse to convert to the religion of the other before marriage.
2.People of all faiths across India are eligible to get married under the SMA.
3.Section 4 of the SMA requires that both the parties should be capable of giving consent and must be of sound mind.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. SMA, 1954 does not require conversion. It allows to different religion couples to get married.

Statement 2 and 3 are correct. People of all faiths across India are eligible to get married under the SMA. Section 4 of the SMA requires that both the parties should be capable of giving consent and must be of sound mind.

Source: The Indian Express