Indian Christian Marriage Act,1872
18. Declaration before issue of
certificate
The certificate mentioned
in section 17 shall not be issued until one of the persons intending marriage
has appeared personally before the Minister and made a solemn declaration-
(a) that he or she
believes that there is not any impediment of kindred or affinity, or other lawful
hindrance, to the said marriage,
and when either or
both of the parties is or are a minor or minors.
(b) that the consent
or consents required by law has or have been obtained thereto, or that there is
no person resident in India having authority to give such consent, as the case
may be.