✅ Created: The Familo-Marital Thriving Act (FMTA), 2026
DEEPINDER “SHERKEY” GYANESH ROLLMES
Presents the Proposed Bill
“Old laws are the cause. New laws are the solution.”
THE FAMILO-MARITAL THRIVING ACT (FMTA), 2026
An Act to sanitize, scrutinize, safetyize, sanctify and sustain-to-thrive Indian family and marital institutions by preventing preventable tragedies, promoting due diligence, ensuring emotional & physical safety, and fostering healthy, resilient marriages.
Preamble
WHEREAS the rising cases of murders, suicides, and abuse within pre-marital and marital relationships have exposed critical gaps in existing laws;
WHEREAS outdated colonial-era provisions fail to address modern realities such as digital deception, hidden relationships, coercive control, and toxic ideologies of possessive love;
WHEREAS it is the duty of the State to protect the institution of marriage and family as the foundation of Indian society;
BE IT ENACTED by Parliament in the Seventy-seventh Year of the Republic of India as follows:
Chapter I: Preliminary
1. Short Title, Extent and Commencement
(1) This Act may be called the Familo-Marital Thriving Act (FMTA), 2026.
(2) It extends to the whole of India.
(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may appoint.
2. Definitions
- “Engaged Couple”: Persons who have formally announced or registered an engagement (roka, sagai, ring ceremony, etc.).
- “Coercive Control”: Pattern of behaviour including emotional manipulation, isolation, secret affairs, financial control, or digital sabotage.
- “Due Diligence”: Mandatory background verification, psychological screening, and digital transparency.
- “Red Flag”: Any indicator that poses risk to life, safety, or mental health (hidden relationships, multiple failed “accidents”, extreme possessiveness, etc.).
Chapter II: Mandatory Pre-Marital Scrutiny & Safety Protocols
3. Mandatory Cooling-off & Due Diligence Period
- All couples intending to marry must observe a minimum 90-day cooling-off period after formal engagement.
- During this period, both parties shall undergo:
- Police verification & court record check
- Mental health & psychological fitness screening (by licensed professionals)
- Financial transparency disclosure (debts, assets, liabilities)
- Digital device & social media consent audit (optional but recommended with mutual consent)
4. Red Flag Reporting Mechanism
- Any family member, friend, or the engaged person may file a confidential “Red Flag Report” to the District FMTA Authority.
- Anonymous reporting allowed with safeguards against misuse.
- Immediate inquiry within 7 days.
5. Pre-Marital Counselling & Education
- Mandatory 8-hour certified relationship education module covering:
- Healthy vs possessive love
- Digital boundaries & transparency
- Consent, coercion, and exit rights
- Financial literacy for couples
Chapter III: Safety During Engagement & Honeymoon Phase
6. Isolated Travel Safety Protocol
- For honeymoon or solo couple trips after engagement/marriage:
- Mandatory sharing of itinerary with at least two family members
- Option for real-time location sharing via government-approved app
- Emergency distress button linked to local police
7. Protection Against Sabotage & Coercive Control
- Criminalizing acts such as:
- Hiding passport/documents to force travel
- Repeated pressure for isolated locations after red flags
- Maintaining secret romantic relationships during engagement
Chapter IV: Institutional Mechanisms
8. Familo-Marital Thriving Authorities (FMTAs)
- District-level bodies to implement the Act, conduct counselling, and fast-track inquiries.
- State and National Appellate Boards.
9. Fast-Track Courts
- All FMTA-related offences and family disputes to be heard within 6 months.
Chapter V: Sanctions, Rewards & Prevention
10. Penalties
- Violation of mandatory due diligence: Fine + up to 2 years imprisonment (for repeat or serious cases).
- Concealment of serious criminal history: Up to 5 years.
- Coercive control leading to harm: 3–10 years + fine.
- False complaints (with malicious intent): Punishment to deter misuse.
11. Incentives for Compliance
- Couples completing full due diligence & counselling get:
- Tax benefits / marriage incentive under existing schemes
- Priority in government housing / loan schemes
- “Thriving Family” certification
12. Public Awareness & Education
- Nationwide campaign: “See the Red Flag, Save a Life”
- Inclusion in school/college curriculum (Class 11–12 and graduation).
Chapter VI: Root Cause Ideology Correction
13. Declaration of Toxic Ideologies
The Act recognizes and condemns ideologies that treat marriage as ownership, glorify obsessive love, or normalize hidden affairs.
National Committee to recommend reforms in media portrayal, cinema, and social media guidelines.
SherKey Rollmes’ Final Note
“The FMTA is not against love — it is for safe, conscious, and thriving love.
It does not destroy the sanctity of marriage; it restores it by removing fear, deception, and preventable tragedy.Old laws are the cause.
FMTA is the solution.We sanitize the system through scrutiny.
We safetyize relationships through protocols.
We sanctify marriage by making it a deliberate, informed union.
And we sustain families so they don’t just survive — they thrive.”
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