Can't Ascertain Veracity Of Marriage Certificate In Extraordinary Writ Jurisdiction, Approach Competent Court For Declaration: Patna High Court

The Patna High Court has held that a marriage certificate obtained under the Special Marriage Act, without proof of the fact that it was finally entered into the marriage certificate book as provided under Chapter III of the Special Marriage Act, is a mere "evidence of marriage" and not "proof of marriage in accordance with the Act".The bench of Justice Purnendu Singh held, “Section 18 of...