Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: IE
Context: The Law Commission’s 287th report proposes mandatory registration of marriages involving Non-Resident Indians (NRI) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) to address the challenges faced by Indian women deserted by their NRI or OCI spouses.
Key Recommendations:
- The report suggests revisions to the pending Registration of Marriage of Non-Resident Indians Bill, 2019, to include OCIs and enforce new provisions.
- These provisions cover penalties for failure to register divorce, maintenance, child support, and non-compliance with legal procedures.
- The recommendation aims to combat fraudulent marriages and provide legal recourse for women vulnerable to abandonment or exploitation.
Additionally, the report suggests amending the Passport Act, 1967, to require marital status declaration in passports and establishing a separate division within the Ministry of Home Affairs or External Affairs to maintain a registry for NRI and OCI marriages.
