Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08
7. Every person of whom any question is asked Obligation Obligation to under the last foregoing section shall be legally bound to answer such question to the best of his knowledge 'or belief :
Provided that no person shall beSbound to state the name of any female member of his household,
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and that no woman shall be bound to state the name of her husband or deceased husband or of any other person whose name she is forbidden by custom to mention.
Source: India Code