Singapore legislation
Clause 166
Clause 166
Marriages solemnized in Singapore prior to 2nd March, 1961, deemed to be registered under this Ordinance
(1)
Nothing in this Ordinance shall affect the validity of any marriages solemnized under any law, religion, custom or usage prior to the 2nd day of March 1961.
(2)
Such marriages if valid under the law, religion, custom or usage under which they were solemnized shall be deemed to be registered under the provisions of this Ordinance for the purposes of Part IX of this Ordinance.