Section 5, Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872 [S12-V3Q]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 15 April 1872.

In Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872 [A10-49N]. This text from 15 April 1872. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 5, Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872 [S12-V3Q]. Machine: S12-V3Q.

5. Prohibition of the placement of children for adoption without licence.—No person shall undertake the placement of children for adoption except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted under section 6: Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to the placement of children for adoption undertaken by or on behalf of the Central Government or a State Government.

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Section 45, Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872 [S12-WBV], 15 April 1872, Band A. "section 5".

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