Section 21: Punishment for false declaration.

The Foreign Marriage Act, 1969Central Act · Act 33 of 1969

If any citizen of India for the purpose of procuring a marriage, intentionally--

(a) where a declaration is required by this Act, makes a false declaration; or

(b) where a notice or certificate is required by this Act, signs a false notice or certificate,

he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and shall also be liable to fine.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Foreign Marriage Act, 1969
Section	21
Marginal note	Punishment for false declaration.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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