Indian Christian Marriage Act,1872
23. Issue of certificates to Indian
Christians.
When any 13[Indian]
Christian about to be married takes a notice of marriage to a Minister of
Religion, or applies for a certificate from such Minister under section 17,
such Minister shall, before issuing the certificate, ascertain whether such 13[Indian]
Christian is cognizant of the purport and effect of the said notice or
certificate, as the case may be, and, if not, shall translate or cause to be
translated the notice or certificate to such 13[Indian] Christian into
some language which he understands.