yes under section 7 after ashwini case it become compulsory

Yes, registration of marriage is not compulsory under the Hindu Marriage Act (HMA), 1955, but it is strongly recommended for legal proof and administrative purposes:
Process:-
1. Apply at the local Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) office with the required documents (ID proof, photographs, marriage certificate from priest, etc.).
2. Fill out the application form and submit it along with witness statements.
3. After verification, the marriage is registered and a certificate is issued.

Marriage registration under the Hindu Marriage Act (HMA), 1955, is not mandatory, but it is strongly advised as legal proof of marriage.
Registration Process:
1. Submit Application: Fill out and submit the prescribed form to the Marriage Registrar.
2. Provide Documents: Submit age and address proof, photographs, a wedding invitation, and a priest’s certificate.
3. Verification: The registrar verifies all documents.
4. Personal Appearance: Both spouses must appear with witnesses.
5. Certificate Issued: Upon successful verification, the marriage is registered and a certificate is issued.
This certificate is useful for legal, administrative, and personal purposes such as visas, inheritance, and insurance.

Marriage registration is not explicitly made compulsory under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (HMA) itself. Section 8 of the HMA provides for the registration of marriages and empowers state governments to make rules regarding the same, but does not mandate registration for the validity of the marriage. However, following Supreme Court directions (notably in Seema v. Ashwani Kumar, 2006), marriage registration has been made compulsory across India, regardless of religion, to ensure legal security and protection of rights