The new rule introduces a Joint Photo Declaration (Annexure J) as a valid substitute for the traditional marriage certificate. According to Arjun ... in marriage registration practices across India.

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Earlier, couples without a registered marriage certificate faced delays or rejection when trying to update their marital status on passports. With the introduction of Annexure J, a Joint Photo ...

now serves as a valid alternative to the traditional marriage certificate requirement, which many applicants previously struggled to fulfil, as reported by the Times of India. A senior passport ...