REGARDING REGISTRATION OF MARRIAGE
I have not been able to locate the original post but there is a forum member who is facing difficulty in getting her marriage registered as her in laws are not cooperating. I too went through something similar so here is what I understood from my struggle 2 years ago!
1. If you have "already married" or have been married for a some time, the the Special Marriages Act applies to you (Different from Hindu Marriages Act). (Google it! Download the act, read it, then read it again, highlight relevant clauses)
2. The "normal" process of marriage registration where they ask for a wedding invitation card, photos, parents et al are applicable if the marriage was held "under normal circumstances"..... Both parents agreed, invitations were sent, a big fat Indian wedding took place and there are a thousant photos of the memorable day if you are a Sikh and evening if you are a Hindu. ALL THAT IS IRRELEVANT HERE!
2. You can apply for a marriage certificate under the Special Marriages Act anywhere in India provided you have been staying there for at least one month. Other wise you can apply to the sub registrar of the city or town where you guys got married. Please note, IT IS NOT COMPULSORY THAT YOUR MARRIAGE CAN BE REGISTERED ONLY IN THE CITY IT WAS SOLEMNIZED IN. Staff at the registrar office will try to refuse, you have to go prepared with your application and also printouts of the act with relevant clauses highlighted. This act is seldom used and most clerks sitting will not bother to cross check before refusing.
3. There is an application format, fill it and after a month you will have to turn up with a couple of witnesses. The witnesses and you have to have your address proofs ready. It will be done and after a few days you can collect it from the Sub Registrar's office.
All this said, you will note that this will still take time. If it is not a problem, it will be simpler to apply for a court marriage! Wouldn't it be thrilling to marry again??!!???