CHAPTER VII: JURISDICTION AND PROCEDURE

Section 40B: Special Provisions Relating To Trial And Disposal Of Petitions Under The Act | The Special Marriage Act, 1954

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40B Special provisions relating to trial and disposal of petitions under the Act

  1. The trial of a petition under this Act shall, so far as is practicable consistently with the interests of justice in respect of the trial, be continued from day to day, until its conclusion, unless the court finds the adjournment of the trial beyond the following day to be necessary for reasons to be recorded.
  2. Every petition under this Act shall be tried as expeditiously as possible and endeavour shall be made to conclude the trial within six months from the date of service of notice of the petition on the respondent.
  3. Every appeal under this Act shall be heard as expeditiously as possible, and endeavour shall be made to conclude the hearing within three months from the date of service of notice of appeal on the respondent.

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