The Indian Emigration Act 1908, 17 of 1908, (Rep., Act 7 of 1922) · VI — .

Section 28. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the last foregoing section, the Registering Officer or Pro

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

28. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the last foregoing section, the Registering Officer or Protector may refuse to register any married woman under that section if he finds that her husband does not consent to her emigrating. (2) The Registering Officer or Protector may also, in the case of any woman whom he believes to be married, refuse to decide whether he will register her until after the expiration of such time, not exceeding ten days, as he thinks fit.

Source: India Code