Dear learned experts,
A couple who are Christians got married under the provisions of Indian Christian marriage act 1872 in India, solemnised by minister of religion, and later the couple relocated to Ireland and had a son born in Ireland,
While the couple was in Indian they preferred to register their marriage under special marriage act 1954 for better legal status and authenticity.
Now the Ireland officials are asking the couple, is there any legislation in India that child born before marriage is legitimate since son is born before registration of marriage under special act 1954
Actually, under Indian marriage act 1872 the minister of religion who solemnizes is supposed to forward the marriage certificate to the district registrar for records.
Most of the Christians do conduct their marriages under Indian Christian marriage act 1872 without registration.
However when it comes to better projects in abroad for higher education or job they tend to register their marriage under special marriage act.
In the above mentioned situation, may I kindly seek your kind guidance in respect of child born legitimacy after the registration under special marriage act as we need to reply to the Ireland government.
Thanking you in advance
