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A voidable marriage (also called an avoidable marriage) is a marriage that can be canceled at the option of one of the parties through annulment.The marriage is valid but is subject to cancellation if contested in court by one of the parties to the marriage.
A void marriage is a marriage that is unlawful or invalid under the laws of the jurisdiction where it is entered. A void marriage is invalid from its beginning, and is generally treated under the law as if it never existed and requires no formal action to terminate.
The marriage is valid, but may be annulled if contested in court by one of the parties to the marriage. The petition to void the marriage must be brought by one of the parties to the marriage, and a voidable marriage thus cannot be annulled after the death of one of the parties.
"A marriage that takes place after the commencement of this Act, not being a marriage that is void, is voidable, where, at the time of the marriage: (a) either party to the marriage is incapable of consummating the marriage; (b) either party to the marriage is: (i) of unsound mind; or (ii) a mental defective;
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Thus a marriage between minors or to a minor is void. Similarly, a marriage without a valid marriage license (except in certain circumstances) is void. A defect in the essential requisites renders the marriage voidable and thus can be subject to annulment.