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25/04/2024
Laws of Bangladesh

1The Christian Marriage Act, 1872

( ACT NO. XV OF 1872 )

[ 18th July, 1872 ]

Part VII

PENALTIES

Solemnizing marriage out of proper time, or without witnesses
69. Whoever knowingly and wilfuly solemnizes a marriage between persons one or both of whom is or are a Christian or Christians, at any time other than between the hours of six in the morning and seven in the evening, or in the absence of at least
 
 
two credible witnesses other than the person solemnizing the marriage, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.
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    Throughout this Act, except otherwise provided, the words "Bangladesh" and "Government" were substituted, for the words "Pakistan" and "Provincial Government" or "Central Government" respectively by section 3 and 2nd Schedule of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision And Declaration) Act, 1973 (Act No. VIII of 1973).
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