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Section 21C: Documentary evidence

The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955Union territory Act of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu · Act 25 of 1995

Notwithstanding anything in any enactment to the contrary, no document shall be inadmissible in evidence in any proceeding at the trial of a petition under this Act on the ground that it is not duly stamped or registered.]

1 [22. Proceedings to be in camera and may not be printed or published.—(1) Every proceeding under this Act shall be conducted in camera and it shall not be lawful for any person to print or publish any matter in relation to any such proceeding except a judgment of the High Court or of the Supreme Court printed or published with the previous permission of the court.

(2) If any person prints or publishes any matter in contravention of the provisions contained in sub-section (1), he shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.]

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ActThe Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Section21C
Marginal noteDocumentary evidence
JurisdictionUnion territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
StatusIn force as published by the source

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