My girlfriend and I are in love, but her parents are against our relationship. We want to get married, but they won’t give their consent. I’m 24 and have a good job in tourism. She’s 21. What’s the process for a court marriage in India? We’re looking for guidance on how to proceed.

In India, you can marry under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, without parental consent if both of you are above 21 years of age. You need to file a notice with the Marriage Registrar 30 days before the intended date, and after the waiting period, you can get married in a court ceremony.