This document contains the Supreme Court of India's judgment in the case of Badri Prasad vs. Director of Consolidation, dated 1 August 1978. The ruling discusses the strong legal presumption of a valid marriage when a couple has lived together as husband and wife for a significant period, such as fifty years. It clarifies that proving the ceremonial aspect of a marriage after such a long time through eye-witnesses is impractical and unnecessary. The court emphasizes that law favours legitimacy and places a heavy burden on those challenging the legal origin of a long-standing marital relationship.
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