[icernet] Newspapers asked to carry "advice" with matrimonials

[Arul Selvan]

The Press Council has asked newspapers to carry with matrimonial 
advertisements an advice asking readers to make thorough inquiries before 
acting upon them.

The Council, responding to a suggestion from the Delhi High Court, has 
instructed newspapers to publish a note alongside matrimonial ads 
saying "readers are advised to make appropriate thorough inquiries before 
acting upon any advertisement. This newspapers does not vouch or subscribe 
to claim and representation made by the advertiser regarding the 
particulars of status, age, income of the bride/bridegroom." A statement 
from the Council here today said it advises newspapers to carry 
this "advice" so that readers make thorough inquiries about the details 
regarding age, family background and income.

Source:
http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=109930