Islamic Family Law Act · s 38

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s 38Offences relating to solemnisation of marriage

(1)

Any person who knowingly solemnises or purports to solemnise or officiates a marriage —

(a)

without there being a permission to marry as required by section 18; or

(b)

otherwise than in the presence of at least two credible witnesses, is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding

$2,000, imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.

(2)

Any person who marries, or purports to marry, or goes through a form of marriage with any person contrary to any of the provisions of Part II is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000, imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.