Section 21
Punishment for false declaration.
The Foreign Marriage Act, 1969
About this Act
An Act to make provision relating to marriages of citizens of India outside India.
If any citizen of India for the purpose of procuring a
marriage, intentionally--
(a) where a declaration is required by this Act, makes a false declaration; or
(b) where a notice or certificate is required by this Act, signs a false notice or certificate,
he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and shall also be liable to fine.
(a) where a declaration is required by this Act, makes a false declaration; or
(b) where a notice or certificate is required by this Act, signs a false notice or certificate,
he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and shall also be liable to fine.