Section 61. Authority to solemnize marriage. (SHAR'IYAH COURTS AND MUSLIM MATRIMONIAL CAUSES ENACTMENT, 1966

ENACTMENT NO. 1 OF 1966
SHAR'IYAH COURTS AND MUSLIM MATRIMONIAL CAUSES ENACTMENT, 1966

PART III - MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE

Section 61. Authority to solemnize marriage.

(1) A marriage may be solemnized by any person holding a Tauliah from His Highness the Sultan authorizing him to solemnize marriages.

(2) A marriage may be solemnized by any other person permitted under Hukum shara' to solemnize such marriages, if the marriage takes place in the presence and with the permission of the Registrar.

(3) No person shall solemnize any marriage save in pursuance of sub-section (1) or (2) of this section.

Provided that a marriage solemnized in breach of the provisions of this sub-section, but in accordance with the provisions of Hukum Shara', shall be valid and shall be registered under the provisions of this Enactment.