Where an objection is made under section 7 to a Marriage Officer in the State of Jammu and Kashmir in respect of an intended marriage in the State and the Marriage Officer, after making such inquiry into the matter as he thinks fit, entertains a doubt in respect thereof, he shall not solemnize the marriage but shall transmit the record with such statement respecting the matter as he thinks fit to the Central Government, and the Central Government, after making such inquiry into the matter and after obtaining such advice as it thinks fit, shall give its decision thereon in writing to the Marriage Officer who shall act in conformity with the decision of the Central Government.
Legal Commentary & Landmark Judgments: Section 10
Section 10 governs the specific statutory procedure when an objection is received by a Marriage Officer abroad in respect of an intended marriage involving Indian citizens domiciled in India.
For overseas civil marriages before Indian embassies or consulates, verify that the notice complies with Section 10 and Foreign Marriage Act, 1969. Ensure single-status certificates and no-impediment affidavits (apostilled or consular-stamped) are attached to pre-empt objections.