Indian Christian Marriage (Extension to Transferred Territory) Act
The Indian Christian Marriage (Extension to Transferred Territory) Act, 1995
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This Act extends the Indian Christian Marriage Act of 1872 to specific areas in Tamil Nadu known as the transferred territory, which includes Kanyakumari district and the Shencottah taluk. It applies to Christian marriages in these regions, ensuring that the laws governing marriage registration and solemnization remain consistent with the rest of the state. By repealing any conflicting local laws and preserving existing rights, the Act provides a clear legal framework for Christian marriages in these specific districts, preventing legal confusion and ensuring uniformity in marriage laws across the state.
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Extension of Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872 to the transferred territory
- 4. Repeal of corresponding laws
- 5. Savings
- 6. Construction of references to laws not in force in the transferred territory
- 7. Construction of references to authorities where new authorities have been constituted
- 8. Power of court and other authority for purposes of adaptation
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