Section 57

Registrars to ascertain that notice and certificate are understood by Indian Christians.

The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872

  • Act 15 of 1872
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the solemnization in India of the marriages of Christians.

All sections
    When any 1[Indian Christians] about to be married gives a notice of marriage, or applies for a certificate from a Marriage Registrar, such Marriage Registrar shall as certain whether the said 1 [Indian Christians] understands the English language, and, if he does not, the Marriage Registrar shall translate, or cause to be translated, such notice or certificate, or both of them, as the case may be, to such 1 [Indian Christians] into a language which he understands;
     or the Marriage Registrar shall otherwise ascertain whether the 1[ Indian Christians] is cognizant of the purport and effect of the said notice and certificate.

Notes

1. Subs. by the A. O. 1950, for "Native Christians".

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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