Abstract

The institution of marriage as a human civilization, is a combination of culture, traditions, love, care, affection and understanding which goes beyond simple legal commitment. This Paper talks about the evolution of marriage tracing from the point of view of olden people and also its modern view where people in the society adapt to it accordingly. As the trends and expectations of people change, the institution of marriage has also changed its actual meaning, which goes beyond mere relationships as husband and wife. “Live-in or marriage like relationship is neither a crime nor a sin, although socially it is unacceptable in this country” - Justice K S Radhakrishnan. The above-mentioned was one such example of the transition that has happened in the institution of marriage but there are so many changes that are happening in this modern world which seems to deviate from the cultural and traditional ideas of marriage. This paper examines History of evolution of marriage institutions, Legislation enacted to protect the rights on marriage, institution of marriage in modern society.

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