The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872 · Part I – The Persons by Whom Marriages May Be Solemnized

Section 4 – Marriages to be solemnized according to Act

In force Last verified 11 November 2026

4. Marriages to be solemnized according to Act

Every marriage between persons, one or both of whom is 1[or are] a Christian or Christians, shall be solemnized in accordance with the provisions of the next following section; and any such marriage solemnized otherwise than in accordance with such provisions shall be void.

1. Ins. by Act 12 of 1891, s. 2 and the Second Schedule.

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