Section 33

Proceedings to be in camera and may not be printed or published.

The Special Marriage Act, 1954

  • Act 43 of 1954
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
About this Act

An Act to provide a special form of marriage in certain cases, for the registration of such and certain other marriages and for divorce.

All sections
    1[33. Proceedings to be in camera and may not be printed or published.-- (1) Every proceeding under this Act shall be conducted in camera and it shall not be lawful for any person to print or publish any matter in relation to any such proceeding except a judgment of the High Court or of the Supreme Court printed or published with the previous permission of the Court.
     (2) If any person prints or publishes any matter in contravention of the provisions contained in sub-section (1), he shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.]

Notes

1. Subs. by Act 68 of 1976, s. 33, for section 33 (w.e.f. 27-5-1976).

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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