Marriages done for sole purpose of conversion to be declared null and void

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 marriage to be solemnized: