Section 9 of SMA : Section 9: Powers Of Marriage Officers In Respect Of Inquiries

(1) For the purpose of any inquiry under section 8, the Marriage Officer shall have all the powers vested in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), when trying a suit in respect of the following matters, namely: summoning and enforcing the attendance of witnesses and examining them on oath; discovery and inspection; compelling the production of documents; reception of evidence of affidavits; and issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses; and any proceeding before the Marriage Officer shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of section 193 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860). Explanation - For the purpose of enforcing the attendance of any person to give evidence, the local limits of the jurisdiction of the Marriage Offi...

Simplified Explanation of Section 9 of The Special Marriage Act, 1954 (1) When looking into objections to a marriage, a Marriage Officer has similar powers to those of a judge in a civil court. These powers include: Calling witnesses to testify and questionin...

Imagine a couple, John and Priya, who have decided to get married under The Special Marriage Act, 1954. They submit their notice of intended marriage to the Marriage Officer in their district. A local resident, Mr. Sharma, objects to their marriage on ...