Indian Christian Marriage (Amendment) Ordinance, 2008 [A12-D5W]

As at 8 September 2026. Lapsed.

Dates: made 23 November 2008; in force 23 November 2008; ceased none recorded. Gazette: none recorded. Band A.

Synthetic. This instrument, its title, its number and its words are generated by the register.

Cite: Indian Christian Marriage (Amendment) Ordinance, 2008, Ordinance 2 of 2008 [A12-D5W]. Machine: A12-D5W.

Preamble

Sections (2)

Section 1. Short title and commencement [S2Q-25W]

Section 2. Amendment of section 42 [S2Q-26T]

Made under

Recital: "Promulgated by the President in the Fifty-ninth Year of the Republic of India. An Ordinance further to amend the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872 (15 of 1872). WHEREAS Parliament is not in session and the President is satisfied that circumstances exist which render it necessary to take immediate action; NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of article 123 of the Constitution, the President is pleased to promulgate the following Ordinance: This Ordinance shall cease to operate at the expiration of six weeks from the reassembly of Parliament, as clause (2) of article 123 of the Constitution provides.". Names article 123 of the Constitution. Vires claimed, unresolved.

Acts on (1)

Amends Section 42, Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872 [S12-W8X], 23 November 2008. "section 42 of the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872 (15 of 1872)".

Acted on by (0)

none

Not held (1)

"article 123 of the Constitution"