Sindoor, mangalsutra alone don’t make a marriage valid: HC
The Bombay High Court has ruled that 'sindoor' (vermillion) and 'mangalsutra' (sacred thread) alone don’t constitute a valid marriage unless performed with proper ceremonies. The court was hearing a woman's petition demanding marital rights. The woman said she had “married” in front of Krishna idol and her 'husband' applied “sindoor” to her forehead and tied a “mangalsutra” around her neck.