Is It Legal to Marry Without Parental Consent in India?

Yes, it is legal if both parties are adults. Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and the Special Marriage Act, 1954, a person can marry without parental consent as long as they meet the minimum legal age: 21 years for men and 18 years for women.

Parental consent is not required for adult marriages. However, free and voluntary consent of both parties is essential for a marriage to be legally valid.

Marriages where one or both parties are below the legal age are considered voidable, even if parents give consent.