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