Section 61

Grant of certificate.

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.

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    When, in respect to any marriage solemnized under this Part, the conditions prescribed in section 60 have been fulfilled, the person licensed as aforesaid, in whose presence the said declaration has been made, shall, on the application of either of the parties to such marriage, and, on the payment of a fee of four annas, grant a certificate of the marriage.
     The certificate shall be signed by such licensed person, and shall be received in any suit touching the validity of such marriage as conclusive proof of its having been performed.

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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