The Divorce Act, 1869

The Divorce Act, 1869 is an Indian Law Act that provides for the dissolution of marriage, judicial separation, and annulment of marriage. The Act applies to people of all religions in India, except for Muslims who are governed by their personal law. The Act specifies the grounds for divorce, such as adultery, cruelty, desertion, and conversion to another religion. It also lays down the procedures for filing a petition for divorce, the jurisdiction of courts, and the maintenance and custody of children after divorce. The Act has been amended from time to time to keep up with the changing social and cultural norms in India.