Sapinda Relationship

Sapinda Relationship

Defined under Section 3(f) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the Sapinda relationship identifies the circle of relatives within which marriage is prohibited unless a valid custom permits it.

• The Calculation:

  • On the Paternal side: Up to the 5th generation (including the person).

  • On the Maternal side: Up to the 3rd generation (including the person).

• Significance: If two people are Sapindas of each other, their marriage is void under Section 11 of the Act.