Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872

20. Power to prohibit by notice issue of certificate

Every person whose consent to a marriage is required under section 19, is hereby authorized to prohibit the issue of he certificate by any Minister, at any time before the issue of the same, by notice in writing to such Minister, subscribed by the person so authorized with his or her name and place of abode and position with respect to either of the persons intending marriage, by reason of which he or she is so authorized as aforesaid.