Section 25

If it appears to a Marriage Registrar that the parties to an intended marriage, not being Christians, are, though of same mind, incapable by reason of their antecedents, mentality or education, of fully understanding and fulfilling the duties and obligations of a marriage as defined by this Act, he may in his discretion refuse to accept the notice of marriage required by section 15 or may refuse to solemnise the marriage until he is satisfied that it is expedient in the interests of the parties to accept the notice or to solemnise the marriage.

In exercising his discretion under this section, the Registrar shall consider whether the parties are able to marry each other under a custom more suited to their mentality and understanding.

Any party aggrieved by the refusal of a Marriage Registrar to accept a notice or to solemnise a marriage under this section may appeal to the Senior Marriage Registrar without fee.