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The Divorce Act, 1869

Dismissal of petition

In force From 26 Apr 1869 Act 4 of 1869 As on 16 Oct 2026

Act 4 of 1869 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 26 Jan 1869 In force 26 Apr 1869

Section 13 of the Divorce Act, 1869 deals with dismissal of petition. In case the Court, on the evidence in relation to any such petition, is satisfied that the petitioner's case has not been proved, or is not satisfied that the alleged adultery has been committed, or finds that the petitioner has, during the marriage, been accessory to, or conniving at, the going thr The Act came into force on 26 Apr 1869.

In case the Court, on the evidence in relation to any such petition, is satisfied that the petitioner's case has not been proved, or is not satisfied that the alleged adultery has been committed,

or finds that the petitioner has, during the marriage, been accessory to, or conniving at, the going through of the said form of marriage, or the adultery of the other party to the marriage, or has condoned the adultery complained of,

or that the petition is presented or prosecuted in collusion with either of the respondents,

then and in any of the said cases the Court shall dismiss the petition.

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Section 13, The Divorce Act, 1869 (Act 4 of 1869).

Questions about Section 13

What does Section 13 of the Divorce Act deal with?

Section 13 of the Divorce Act is headed "Dismissal of petition". In case the Court, on the evidence in relation to any such petition, is satisfied that the petitioner's case has not been proved, or is not satisfied that the alleged adultery has been committed, or finds that the petitioner has, during the marriage, been accessory to, or conniving at, the going thr

How do I find court cases under Section 13 of the Divorce Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Divorce Act 1869 13, section 13 Divorce Act 1869, section 13 of the Divorce Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 13 of the Divorce Act come into force?

Section 13 of the Divorce Act, cited as Divorce Act 1869 13, came into force on 26 Apr 1869, having been enacted on 26 Jan 1869. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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