The Special Marriage Act, 1872
Section 11Marriage how to be solemnized
In force
s. 11
11. Marriage how to be solemnized The marriage shall be solemnized in the presence of the Registrar and of the three witnesses who signed the declaration. It may be solemnized in any form, provided that each party says to the other, in the presence and hearing of the Registrar and witnesses, "I [A], take the [B], to be my lawful wife (or husband)."