The Muslim Marriages and Divorces (Registration) Act, 1974

( ACT NO. LII OF 1974 )

[ 24th July, 1974 ]
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Registration of Muslim marriages and divorces.

 
 
 
WHEREAS it is expedient to consolidate and amend the law relating to registration of Muslim marriages and divorces;
 
 
 
 
It is hereby enacted as follows:-
 
 
 

CONTENTS

SECTIONS

1. Short title and application

2. Definitions

3. Registration of marriages

4. Nikah Registrars

5.Solemnization of a marriage to be reported and registered

5A. Jurisdiction under this Act

6. Registration of divorces

7. Manner of registration

8. Registers

9. Copies of entry to be given to parties

10. Superintendence and control

11. Revocation or suspension of a license

12. Custody of registers

13. Inspection of registers

14. Power to make rules

15. Amendment of Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961 (VIII of 1961)

16. Repeal

17. Provision relating to existing Nikah Registrars