The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872

Section 58. Indian Christians to be made to understand declarations

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

58. Indian Christians to be made to understand declarations. —When any[2] [Indian] Christians is married under the provisions of this Part, the person solemnizing the marriage shall ascertain whether such[2] [Indian] Christians understands the English language, and, if he does not, the person solemnizing the marriage shall, at the time of the solemnization, translate, or cause to be translated, to such[2] [Indian] Christians, into a language which he understands, the declarations made at such marriage in accordance with the provisions of this Act. 1. Subs. by Act 6 of 1886, s. 30, for "Secretary to the L.G.". 2. Subs. by the A.O. 1950, for "Native". — 59. Registration of marriages between Indian Christians. The registration of marriages between 1[Indian] Christians under this Part shall be made in conformity with the rules laid down in section 37 (so far as they are applicable), and not otherwise.

Source: India Code

How this section changed

  1. substituted by Act 6 of 1886, s. 30

    Date not stated in the footnote

    Earlier wording: “Secretary to the L.G.”

    Footnote: 1. Subs. by Act 6 of 1886, s. 30, for "Secretary to the L.G.".