Act Number: 15

Act Name: The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872

Year: 1872

Enactment Date: 1872-07-18

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

Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice

Department: Legislative Department

Section 25: Solemnization of marriage.
    After the issue of the certificate by the Minister, marriage may be solemnized between the persons therein described according to such form or ceremony as the Minister thinks fit to adopt:
     Provided that the marriage be solemnized in the presence of at least two witnesses besides the Minister.
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