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Section 40C: Documentary evidence.

The Special Marriage Act, 1954Central Act · Act 43 of 1954

[40C. Documentary evidence-- Notwithstanding anything contained 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.]

Where this provision sits

ActThe Special Marriage Act, 1954
Section40C
Marginal noteDocumentary evidence.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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  • inserted, Act 68 of 1976. . Ins. by Act 68 of 1976, s. 38 (w.e.f. 27-5-1976).

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