Section 75

Destroying or falsifying register-books

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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    Whoever, by himself or another, wilfully destroys or injures any register-book or the counterfoil certificates thereof, or any part thereof, or any authenticated extract therefrom,
     or falsely makes or counterfeits any part of such register-book or counterfoil certificates,
     or wilfully inserts any false entry in any such register-book or counterfoil certificate or authenticated extract,
     shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

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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