The Foreign Marriage Act, 1969
Section 21. Punishment for false declaration.
If any citizen of India for the purpose of procuring a marriage, intentionally--
(a) where a declaration is required by this Act, makes a false declaration; or
(b) where a notice or certificate is required by this Act, signs a false notice or certificate,
he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and shall also be liable to fine.
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