The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872

The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872 is an act that provides for the solemnization of marriages among Indian Christians. The act applies to all Indian Christians and specifies the conditions for a valid Christian marriage, the procedure for solemnization of marriage, and the registration of marriage. The act also provides for the rights and obligations of the parties to a Christian marriage, including provisions relating to divorce, alimony, and maintenance. The act was amended in 1920, 1929, 1945, and 2012 to make it more inclusive and to address issues faced by Christian women in India.