Taxmann Indian Christian Marriage Act 1872 Bare Act with Section Notes Edition 2025

Indian Christian Marriage Act 1872 [Bare Act with Section Notes] by Taxmann is a comprehensive legal publication that presents the full, updated text of the Act in an easy-to-reference format. This book, Published by Taxmann, integrates the legislative text with practical insights, commentary, and notes on each section. It is designed to serve as a precise yet thorough referencer for readers seeking clarity on the statutory provisions governing Christian marriages in India.

This book is intended for the following audience:

• Legal Professionals – Advocates, judges, and in-house counsel dealing with matrimonial matters or personal laws
• Government Officials & Marriage Registrars – Those who solemnise, register, and oversee the procedural aspects of Christian marriages
• Law Students & Academics – Individuals studying personal laws, comparative religion-based statutes, or researching marriage-related legal frameworks
• Clergy & Religious Institutions – Church officials and clergy members responsible for solemnising marriages under the Christian Marriage Act
• General Readers – Anyone from the Christian community or the wider public wanting to understand the legal requirements and procedures for Christian marriages in India

The Present Publication is the 2025 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Indian Christian Marriage Act [Act No. 15 of 1872], with the following noteworthy features:

• [Authoritative Text] Presents the complete text of the Indian Christian Marriage Act 1872, ensuring readers have access to the current legislative provisions
• [Section-wise Notes] Thoughtful and concise annotations accompany each section, offering clarifications, procedural insights, and important interpretative points
• [User-friendly Layout] Provisions are set out with bold headings, section numbering, and ample spacing—making it accessible for quick reference
• [Periodic Updates] Incorporates all relevant amendments, including state-specific variations
• [Pre-amendment Provisions] Incorporates the text of provisions as they existed prior to the amendment in the respective amendment footnotes, enabling the reader to understand the legal position before the amendment and its applicability during the pre-amendment period
• [Practical Aids] Features tables, schedules, and forms mandated by the Act (e.g., marriage notice forms, certificates) to clarify compliance procedures
• [Subject Index] A detailed index and table of contents allow for efficient navigation through the Act and cross-referencing with notes
• [Portable & Handy] Printed in a convenient size for practitioners to carry to courtrooms or offices

The structure of the book is as follows:

• Bare Act Text – Each section of the Act is reproduced in chronological order
• Section Notes/Commentary – Immediately following each section, practical insights and short notes clarify ambiguities or highlight procedural points
• Schedules & Forms – Standard forms (e.g., Notice of Marriage, Marriage Certificate) appear at the end, with guidelines on their usage
• Subject Index – A comprehensive index facilitates quick look-ups for specific topics or keywords