Section 65 of The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872
Part VI not to apply to Roman Catholics.
Saving of certain marriages.--This Part of this Act, except so much of sections 62 and 63 as are referred to in section 64, shall not apply to marriages between Roman Catholics. But nothing herein contained shall invalidate any marriage celebrated between Roman Catholics under the provisions of Part V of Act No. 25 of 1864, previous to the twenty-third day of February, 1865.
Summary
- Section 65 confirms that most of Part VI of the law does not apply to Roman Catholic marriages.
- it maintains an exception so that record keeping and search rules still apply to Roman Catholics.
- it ensures that old marriages celebrated under a previous 1864 Act remain legally recognized.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Does the marriage law for Indian Christians in Part VI apply to Roman Catholics under Section 65 of the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872?
No, Section 65 of the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872, states that Part VI generally shall not apply to marriages between Roman Catholics.
2. Which parts of the record rules still apply to Roman Catholics under Section 65 of the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872?
Section 65 of the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872, specifies that the record and search rules from sections 62 and 63, as referenced in section 64, still apply to them.
3. What is the significance of February 23, 1865, in Section 65 of the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872?
Section 65 of the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872, protects the validity of Roman Catholic marriages celebrated under a previous 1864 Act before this specific date.
Test yourself
1.According to Section 65 of the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872, which sections are the exception to the rule that Part VI does not apply to Roman Catholics?
2.Under Section 65 of the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872, what is the status of a Roman Catholic marriage performed in 1860?
3.Which group is the primary subject of the exclusion in Section 65 of the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872?
4.If a Roman Catholic marriage falls under section 37, which task must still be performed according to Section 65 of the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872?