Is kanyandan relevant today? Why Allahabad HC said ritual is not essential in Hindu marriage

The Allahabad High Court said in a recent ruling that as per the Hindu Marriage Act, the ceremony of kanyadan is not essential for the solemnisation of a marriage. It said only saptpadi (the seven pheras) are necessary. What are these rituals? And why do many women object to kanyadan today?


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