Bill No. 19
Marriage And Divorce Bill
69. Grounds for objection to a customary marriage
A person may make an objection where—
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(a) the parties are within the prohibited degrees of relationship,
whether natural or legal or by marriage;
(b) either party is of unsound mind at the time of the marriage;
(c) the consent of either party to the intended marriage was
obtained by force or fraud;
(d) the intended marriage is in contravention of sections 58, 59
and 60.
70. Time within which to make an objection
A person may make an objection to a customary marriage at any time
before the celebration of the marriage.
District Registrar to refer matter to a Magistrates court
71. District Registrar to refer matter to a Magistrate court
Where an objection is made in accordance with sections 67 or 68, the
District Registrar or the Registrar General shall refer the matter to a
magistrates court.
72. Court to summon parties
The court to which an objection is referred under section 71, shall
summon the parties to the intended marriage, and the person who
placed the objection shall show cause why the celebrant, should not
proceed to solemnize the marriage.
73. Issuing of commissions
In the case of a person who has made an objection under section 69
of this Act, the court may, if it deems necessary, issue a commission
in accordance with the Civil Procedure Rules relating to issuing of
commissions in respect of persons residing outside Uganda.
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