The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872

Section 66. False oath, declaration, notice or certificate for procuring marriage

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

PART VII PENALTIES 2[ 66. False oath, declaration, notice or certificate for procuring marriage .—Whoever, for the — purpose of procuring a marriage or license of marriage, intentionally, (a) where an oath or declaration is required by this Act, or by any rule or custom of a Church according to the rites and ceremonies of which a marriage is intended to be solemnized, such Church being the Church of England or of Scotland or of Rome, makes a false oath or declaration, or, (b) where a notice or certificate is required by this Act, signs a false notice or certificate, shall be deemed to have committed the offence punishable under section 193 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years and, at the discretion of the Court, with fine.]

Source: India Code