Bill No. 19 Marriage And Divorce Bill 2009 (3) The relationships referred to in subsection (2) include those of the half blood and of uterine blood as well as those of the full blood and the illegitimate child and adopted child of any person shall be deemed to be respectively the legitimate child and the child of the marriage of that person. Solemnization of Hindu marriages 83. Solemnization of Hindu marriages to accord with customs and rites of religious group (1) Subject to the provisions of the Constitution, marriage under this Part shall be solemnized in accordance with the customs and rites observed among the religious group of one or both of the parties to the marriage. (2) Where the customary rites and ceremonies include the Saptapadi, that is, the taking of seven steps by the bridegroom and the bride jointly before the sacred fire, the marriage becomes complete and binding when the seventh step has been taken. (3) Where the marriage is solemnised in the form of Anand Karaj, that is, the going round the Granth Sahib by the bride and bridegroom together, the marriage becomes complete and binding as soon as the fourth round has been completed. 84. Registration of Hindu marriages (1) Upon completion of a Hindu marriage ceremony, the priest or other person performing a Hindu marriage ceremony shall issue a certificate of marriage containing particulars of the parties to the marriage, the type of marriage contracted, place where the marriage was celebrated, and the date when marriage was celebrated, and it shall be signed by the priest, the parties to the marriage and at least two witnesses. (2) Within three months after the completion of the ceremonies of the Hindu marriage, the parties to the marriage shall cause their marriage to be registered by appearing and presenting before the District Registrar, a certificate of their marriage, with at least two witnesses to the concluded marriage. 38