Section 21: Punishment for false declaration

Q: What does Section 21 of The Foreign Marriage Act, 1969 (TFMA) deal with?

Section 21 TFMA pertains to "Punishment for false declaration". It is part of the The Foreign Marriage Act, 1969, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 21 of The Foreign Marriage Act, 1969 (TFMA) prescribes punishment for false declaration. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 21 TFMA still in force?

Yes, Section 21 of the The Foreign Marriage Act, 1969 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 21 TFMA?

धारा 21 TFMA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 21 of the The Foreign Marriage Act, 1969. Section 21 of The Foreign Marriage Act, 1969 (TFMA) prescribes punishment for false declaration. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 21 TFMA?

Dhara 21 TFMA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 21 of the The Foreign Marriage Act, 1969. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 21 of The Foreign Marriage Act, 1969 (TFMA) prescribes punishment for false declaration. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 21 of The Foreign Marriage Act, 1969?

Cite as: "Section 21, The Foreign Marriage Act, 1969 (TFMA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Foreign Marriage Act, 1969, 1969, § 21 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Foreign Marriage Act, 1969

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 21

Punishment for false declaration

If any citizen of India for the purpose of procuring a marriage, intentionally—

where a declaration is required by this Act, makes a false declaration; or
where a notice or certificate is required by this Act, signs a false notice or certificate,

Related Sections

§20

Punishment for contravention of certain other conditions for marriage

TFMA

§22

Punishment for wrongful action of Marriage Officer

Conditions relating to solemnization of foreign marriages

TFMA

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Table of Contents

The Foreign Marriage Act, 1969

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 21

Punishment for false declaration

If any citizen of India for the purpose of procuring a marriage, intentionally—

where a declaration is required by this Act, makes a false declaration; or
where a notice or certificate is required by this Act, signs a false notice or certificate,