The Divorce Act, 1869
The Divorce Act, 1869 is an Indian Law Act that governs the rules and regulations related to divorce in India.
Divorce Law Marriage Dissolution Judicial Separation Annulment Of Marriage Grounds For Divorce Jurisdiction Of Courts Maintenance Custody Of Children
Summary
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.
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| 1 | Section 1: Short Title | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Extent Of Act | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Interpretation-Clause | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Matrimonial Jurisdiction Of High Courts To Be Exercised Subject To Act Exception | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Enforcement Of Decrees Or Orders Made Heretofore By Supreme Or High Court | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Pending Suits | Open |
| 7 | Section 7: [Omitted] | Open |
| 8 | Section 8: Extraordinary Jurisdiction Of High Court | Open |
| 9 | Section 9: Reference To High Court | Open |
| 10 | Section 10: Grounds For Dissolution Of Marriage | Open |
| 11 | Section 10A: Dissolution Of Marriage By Mutual Consent | Open |
| 12 | Section 11: Adulterer To Be Co-Respondent | Open |
| 13 | Section 12: Court To Be Satisfied Of Absence Of Collusion | Open |
| 14 | Section 13: Dismissal Of Petition | Open |
| 15 | Section 14: Power To Court To Pronounce Decree For Dissolving Marriage | Open |
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