The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, 1886
The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, 1886 is an Indian law that provides for the compulsory registration of births, deaths, and marriages in India.
Summary
The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, 1886 is a vital Indian law that makes it compulsory for the registration of births, deaths, and marriages in India. The act specifies the procedures for registering births, deaths, and marriages and the responsibilities of the registrars in maintaining accurate records. The law also lays down the grounds for the annulment of marriages, the establishment of paternity, and the declaration of legitimacy or illegitimacy of children. Additionally, the act provides for the confidentiality of registration records and the penalties for failing to register births, deaths, and marriages.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title And Commencement | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Extent | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Definitions | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Saving Of Local Laws | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Powers Exercisable From Time To Time | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Establishment Of General Registry Offices And Appointment Of Registrars General | Open |
| 7 | Section 7: Indexes To Be Kept At General Registry Office | Open |
| 8 | Section 8: Indexes To Be Open To Inspection | Open |
| 9 | Section 9: Copies Of Entries To Be Admissible In Evidence | Open |
| 10 | Section 10: Superintendence Of Registrars By Registrar General | Open |
| 11 | Section 11: Persons Whose Births And Deaths Are Registrable | Open |
| 12 | Section 12: Power For State Government To Appoint Registrars For Its Territories | Open |
| 13 | Section 13: [Omitted] | Open |
| 14 | Section 14: Registrar To Be Deemed A Public Servant | Open |
| 15 | Section 15: [Repealed] | Open |