IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
SHOBA ANNAMMA EAPEN, J
Athul Dini – Appellant
Versus
District Registrar (G) – Respondent
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| 1. marriage certificate should reflect the actual celebration date. (Para 2 , 5) |
| 2. software limitations can't justify non-compliance. (Para 3 , 4) |
| 3. software limitations do not excuse non-compliance with legal requirements. (Para 6 , 7) |
| 4. authorities must issue certificates correctly as per the act. (Para 8 , 9) |
| 5. writ petition must be allowed to rectify the certificate. (Para 10) |
JUDGMENT :
Shoba Annamma Eapen, J.
The writ petition is filed with the following prayers:
i. To issue a writ of certiorari or any other appropriate writ, directions or orders calling for the records leading up to Ext.P10 and set aside Ext.P3, P8 and P10.
ii. To issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ, directions or orders directing the 2nd respondent to issue a fresh certificate of marriage celebrated in other forms under section 15 and 16 of the Special Marriage Act 1954 mentioning the actual date of the solemnization/celebration of the marriage of the petitioners as 10/07/2022.
2. The petitioners, who are husband and wife, got married on 10.07.2022 in a ceremony conducted in accordance with the Hindu rites and customs. Since they are employed abroad, it was necessary for them to
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