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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.
Section 1. Short title. Section 2. Extent of Act. Section 3. 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. [Omitted.]. Section 8.
Aug 14, 2023 · Learn about the Indian Divorce Act, 1869, its provisions, and legal procedures. Explore grounds for divorce, custody, alimony, and more.
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.
1. Short title. Commencement of Act.-This Act may be called the Indian Divorce Act, and shall come into operation on the first day of April, 1869. 2. Extent of Act.-This Act extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
