When any [Indian Christians] is married under the provisions of this Part, the person solemnizing the marriage shall ascertain whether such [Indian Christians] understands the English language, and, if he does not, the person solemnizing the marriage shall, at the time of the solemnization, translate, or cause to be translated, to such [Indian Christians], into a language which he understands, the declarations made at such marriage in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
Section 58: Indian Christians to be made to understand declarations.
The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872Central Act · Act 15 of 1872
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872 |
|---|---|
| Section | 58 |
| Marginal note | Indian Christians to be made to understand declarations. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
How this provision has been amended
Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.
- substituted. . Subs. by the A. O. 1950, for "Native Christians".
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