Void marriages.

Any marriage solemnised after the commencement of this Act shall be null and void and may, on a petition presented by either party thereto 1[against the other party], be so declared by a decree of nullity if it contravenes any one of the conditions specified in clauses (i), (iv) and (v) of section 5.

¹ Ins. by Act 68 of 1976, s. 5 (w.e.f. 27-5-1976).