The caste system in India forbids marriage outside the caste. However, inter-caste marriages have gradually gained acceptance due to increasing education, employment, middle-class economic background, and urbanisation. According to a survey in 2014, about 5% of marriages are inter-caste in India.

Documents Required for Inter-caste Marriage Registration

• 1. Age of the groom must be 21 years or above and bride must be 18 years or above.
• 2. Both bride and groom must be living together after solemnizing wedding.
• 3. Submission of physical, mental health medical certificate is mandatory. Both the applicants must be in fine condition.
• 4. Applicant’s relationship must not fall into the category of prohibited list of relations according to marriage law.