Section 85 of The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872
Power to declare who shall be District Judge
The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare who shall, in any place to which this Act applies, be deemed to be the District Judge.
Summary
- The State Government has the sole power to declare who will be considered the District Judge in any place where the Act applies.
- This declaration must be officially published as a notification in the Official Gazette to have legal effect.
- The person declared under this section will be deemed to be the District Judge for all legal purposes of this Act in that specified territory.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who has the power to declare who is deemed to be a District Judge under this Act?
Only the State Government has this power.
2. How must the State Government make this declaration public and legally binding?
They must do so by publishing an official notification in the Official Gazette.
3. Can the State Government make this declaration for any location?
Yes, the declaration can be made for any place to which the Act applies.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 85 of The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872, which authority is empowered to declare who shall be deemed to be the District Judge?
2.Under Section 85 of The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872, what official method must the State Government use to declare who shall be deemed the District Judge?
3.Where can the declaration made under Section 85 of The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872, be applied?
4.What is the legal consequence if the State Government declares someone to be the District Judge under Section 85 of The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872?