In absence of uniform civil code the law which is applicable to a particular person is determined by the religion of that person. Religion of a person is one to which he/she converts to and in other cases one which his/her parents follow. In cases where parents follow different religions, the religion of the person is that of his parent in whose tribe, community, group or family he/she is brought up.
| Marriage By Ceremony | Act Applicable |
| Hindu:- For legal purpose and applicability of law a Hindu is one who is either a Hindu or a Sikh or a Buddhist or a Jain or any other, who is neither a Musilm nor a Christian, a parsi or a Jew | The Hindu Marriage Act 1955 |
| Muslim:- Who follows Islam | Shariat Law and the Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act 1939 |
| Christian:- Who follows Christianity | The Christian Marriage Act, 1872 The Divorce Act, 1869 |
| Parsi:- Who follows Zoroastrianism | The Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936 |
| Jew:- Who follows Judaism | |
| Marriage By Registration | Act Applicable |
| Any Person Seeking Marriage by Registration | The Special Marriage Act 1956 |
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