My friends, who are working in the central government, are mostly in their probation period. They want to be witnesses for my court marriage. I heard that government employees need an NOC from their department to be witnesses for a court marriage. Is this true, especially since they are on probation? Can someone clarify?

There is no specific law requiring government employees, even those on probation, to obtain an NOC from their department to be witnesses for a court marriage. However, it’s advisable to check with your friends’ respective departments for their internal policies, as they may have specific guidelines for personal appearances during probation.