Section 171: Prohibition of concluding marriage without consent

Estimated reading: 1 minute 17 views

1) No marriage shall be concluded, or caused to be concluded, without the consent of the persons getting married.

2) A marriage concluded without the consent referred to in sub-section (1) shall be void.

3) A person who commits the offence referred to in sub-section (1) shall be liable to a sentence of imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years and a fine not exceeding twenty thousand rupees.

Explanation: For the purposes of this Section, a consent given by a person who has not attained the marriageable age under Section 173 shall not be deemed to be consent.

Share this Law

Section 171: Prohibition of concluding marriage without consent

Or copy link

Discover Nepal's laws effortlessly. Our user-friendly platform simplifies legal understanding and accessibility, serving individuals throughout the country.
Antimanual

Ask our AI support assistant your questions about our platform, features, and services.

You are offline
Chatbot Avatar
What can I help you with?

Federal Election 2082 Portal – NepalLaws

Access a curated collection of legal resources, election countdowns, and simplified explainers for the upcoming House of Representatives elections.