Special Marriage Act Mumbai All marriages in India can be registered under the respective personal law Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Muslim Marriage Act, 1954, or under the Best Special Marriage Act Mumbai, 1954. It is the duty of the judiciary to ensure that the rights of both the husband and wife are protected. Register special marriage Act, 1954 is an Act of the Parliament of India with provision for civil marriage for people of India and all Indian nationals in foreign countries, irrespective of religion or faith followed by either party.