46. Penalty for wrongful action of Marriage Officer.- Any Marriage Officer who knowingly and willfully solemnizes a marriage under this Act,-- (1) without publishing a notice regarding such marriage as required by Sec.5 ; or (2) within thirty days of the publication of the notice such marriage; or (3) in contravention of any other provision contained in this Act, shall be punishable with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both. | 
