Marriage done for sole purpose of unlawful conversion or vice-versa to be declared null and void

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(1) 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. Explanation.- For the purpose of interpretation of aforesaid provision marriage includes marriage or partnership similar to marriage such as cohabitation of two or more persons in one dwelling or otherwise to undertake the task of unlawful conversion.
(2) Every petition under sub-section (1) shall be presented to the Family Court or where Family Court is not established, the Court having jurisdiction to try such case within the local limits-
- (i) the marriage was solemnized; or
- (ii) the respondent, at the time of the presentation of the petition, resides; or
- (iii) the parties to the marriage last resided together; or
- (iv) in case the wife is the petitioner, where she is residing on the date of presentation of the petition.

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