Sources of Christian Law

IntroductionIn India, there are individuals of all religious backgrounds living together in harmony. The fact that religious beliefs of the people cannot be ignored when it comes to governing them is self-evident; however, the question is what should be considered law and what should not be, and which sources should be considered when framing laws…

Christian Marriage Laws

Christians are the second-largest religious minority community after Muslims in India. The marriage of Christian couples is governed by the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872 which stipulates the primary condition of the presence of a priest of the Church or minister for the solemnization of the wedding. Section 4 of the Christian Marriage Act, 1872 (hereafter,…