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Section 6: Marriage done for sole purpose of unlawful conversion or vice-versa to be declared void

The Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021State Act of Uttar Pradesh · Act 3 of 2021

Any marriage done for sole purpose of unlawful conversion or vice-versa by the man of one religion with the woman of another religion, either by converting himself/herself before or after marriage, or by converting the woman before or after marriage, shall be declared void by the Family Court or where Family Court is not established, the Court having jurisdiction to try such case on a petition presented by either party thereto against the other party of the marriage:

Provided that all the provisions of Section 8 and 9 shall apply for such marriages to be solemnized.

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ActThe Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021
Section6
Marginal noteMarriage done for sole purpose of unlawful conversion or vice-versa to be declared void
JurisdictionState of Uttar Pradesh
StatusIn force as published by the source

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