Section 58
Indian Christians to be made to understand declarations.
The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872
About this Act
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the solemnization in India of the marriages of Christians.
When any 1[Indian Christians] is
married under the provisions of this Part, the person solemnizing the marriage shall ascertain whether
such 1[Indian Christians] understands the English language, and, if he does not, the person solemnizing
the marriage shall, at the time of the solemnization, translate, or cause to be translated, to such 1[Indian
Christians], into a language which he understands, the declarations made at such marriage in accordance
with the provisions of this Act.
Notes
1. Subs. by the A. O. 1950, for "Native Christians".