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 77: What matters need not be proved in respect of marriage in accordance with Act
    Whenever any marriage has been solemnized in accordance with the provisions of sections 4 and 5, it shall not be void merely on account of any irregularity in respect of any of the following matters, namely:--
         (1) any statement made in regard to the dwelling of the persons married, or to the consent of any person whose consent to such marriage is required by law;
         (2) the notice of the marriage;
         (3) the certificate or translation thereof;
         (4) the time and place at which the marriage has been solemnized;
         (5) the registration of the marriage.
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