The Foreign Marriage Act, 1969

The Foreign Marriage Act, 1969 is an Indian law that regulates marriages between Indian citizens and foreign nationals outside India. The act sets out the conditions under which such marriages may be solemnized and registered. The act defines the procedures for obtaining and validating marriage certificates, the eligibility criteria for the parties involved, the responsibilities of the marriage officer, and the rules for dissolution of the marriage. The act also provides for the punishment of those who violate its provisions.