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THE DIVORCE ACT, 1869 ACT NO. 4 OF 11869 [26th February, 1869.] An Act to amend the law relating to Divorce and Matrimonial Causes 2***. Preamble.—WHEREAS it is expedient to amend the law relating to the divorce of persons professing the Christian religion, and to confer upon certain Courts jurisdiction in matters
Jan 1, 2001 · The Divorce Act, 1869 ACT NO. 4 OF 1869 [26th February, 1869] An Act to amend the law relating to Divorce and Matrimonial Clauses. Whereas it is expedient to amend the law relating to the divorce of persons professing the Cristian religion, and to confer upon certain Courts jurisdiction in matters matrimonial; it is hereby enacted as follows:-.
Apr 14, 2023 · The Indian Divorce Act, 1869, also known as the Divorce Act, 1869 was introduced to govern the divorce laws for Christian couples in India. It deals with the dissolution of marriage between a man and a woman in the Christian community. It is a codified Indian personal law.
Interpretation-clause. Section 4. Matrimonial jurisdiction of High Courts to be exercised subject to Act. Exception. Section 5. Enforcement of decrees or orders made heretofore by Supreme or High Court. Section 6. Pending suits. Section 7.
1.2 Scheme of the Act in brief:-- The Indian Divorce Act was enacted in the year 1869 "to amend the iaw 'eiating to divorce and matrimonial causes". Its appiication is confined to persons professing the Christian reiigion.
Aug 14, 2023 · The Divorce Act, 1869, plays a pivotal role in regulating matrimonial matters, divorce, and related legal proceedings in India. This comprehensive guide has explored the Act’s key provisions, including matrimonial jurisdiction, grounds for dissolution of marriage, nullity of marriage, judicial separation, alimony, settlements, and custody of ...
Full text containing the act, Indian Divorce Act, 1869, with all the sections, schedules, short title, enactment date, and footnotes.
