Every person whose consent to a marriage is required under section 19, is hereby authorized to prohibit the issue of the certificate by any Minister, at any time before the issue of the same, by notice in writing to such Minister, subscribed by the person so authorized with his or her name and place of abode and position with respect to either of the persons intending marriage, by reason of which he or she is so authorized as aforesaid.
Section 20: Power to prohibit by notice issue of certificate.
The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872Central Act · Act 15 of 1872
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872 |
|---|---|
| Section | 20 |
| Marginal note | Power to prohibit by notice issue of certificate. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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