Marriages of all persons who are citizens of India belonging to various religions should be made compulsorily registrable in their respective states where the marriage is solemnized. This was held by the Supreme Court in case of:

In Seema Vs. Ashwani Kumar (2006), the Supreme Court held that marriages of all persons who are citizens of India belonging to various religions should be made compulsorily registrable in their respective states where the marriage is solemnized. The Court directed all states and Union Territories to enact laws for compulsory registration of marriages within three months. This was a significant step towards documenting marriages and protecting women's rights.