India: Online Matrimonial and Dating Services (Promotion and Regulation) Bill 2026 (Bill No. VIII of 2026) introduced to Parliament

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Online Matrimonial and Dating Services (Promotion and Regulation) Bill 2026 (Bill No. VIII of 2026) introduced to Parliament

On 6 February 2026, the Online Matrimonial and Dating Services (Promotion and Regulation) Bill (Bill No. VIII of 2026) was introduced to the lower House of Parliament. The Bill would prohibit casual dating services and establish a regulatory framewo…

Scope

Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Operational license requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: other
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

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2026-02-06
under deliberation

On 6 February 2026, the Online Matrimonial and Dating Services (Promotion and Regulation) Bill (Bil…