The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872

Section 42. Oath before issue of certificate

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

42. Oath before issue of certificate. —The certificate mentioned in section 41 shall not be issued by any Marriage Registrar, until one of the parties intending marriage appears personally before such — Marriage Registrar, and makes oath[2] 1. Subs. by Act 6 of 1886, s. 30, for "Secretary to the Local Government.".

Source: India Code