Central Act

The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the solemnization in India of the marriages of Christians.

Act number15 of 1872
Enacted1872-07-18
In force from1872-07-18
MinistryMinistry of Law and Justice
DepartmentLegislative Department
Sections88
Schedules10
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When did the The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872 come into force?

It came into force on 1872-07-18, having been enacted on 1872-07-18.

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The Ministry of Law and Justice (Legislative Department).

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