Explanation
The correct answer is C: Seema v. Ashwini Kumar.
In 2006, the Supreme Court of India passed a directive in the case of Seema v. Ashwini Kumar, calling for the compulsory registration of marriages. The court held that marriages, irrespective of religion, should be registered to prevent child marriages and to ensure the welfare of women.
The court held that the registration of marriages is important for a number of reasons, including the prevention of child marriages, the prevention of fraud, the protection of women's rights, and the promotion of gender equality. The court also noted that compulsory registration of marriages would help in preventing the abandonment of wives and children, and in providing legal and social security to women in case of disputes or divorce.
The court directed all states and Union Territories in India to make registration of marriages compulsory and to make provisions for penalizing those who fail to comply with the directive. The court also directed the central government to frame a uniform marriage registration law applicable to all citizens irrespective of their religion.
The Supreme Court's directive in the case of Seema v. Ashwini Kumar has been an important step towards promoting the welfare of women and children in India and ensuring gender equality.
