The Indian Census Act 1880, 14 of 1880, (Rep., Act 16 of 2001)

Section 8. Every person of whom any question is asked under section seven shall be legally bound to answer such question to the best of his knowledge or belief:

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

8. Every person of whom any question is asked under section seven shall be legally bound to answer such question to the best of his knowledge or belief: Provided that no person shall be bound to state the name of any female member of his household: and that no woman shall be bound to state the name of her husband or deceased husband.

Source: India Code