2024 · Q110
Consider the following statements:
- 1In India, the Special Marriage Act protects an individual if one enters into an inter-religious marriage.
- 2Right to marry a person of one's choice is an integral aspect of one's Fundamental Rights under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.
- 3The Universal Declaration of Human Rights also resonates marital rights of every adult consenting individuals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A2 and 3 only
- B1 and 3 only
- C1, 2 and 3
- D1 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: the Special Marriage Act, 1954 enables inter-religious marriages through civil registration and protects the individuals concerned. Statement 2 is correct: the Supreme Court (notably in the Hadiya case, 2018) has held that the right to marry a person of one's choice is an integral aspect of the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21. Statement 3 is correct: Article 16 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognises the right of adult men and women to marry and found a family. All three statements are correct, so the answer is (C).