Relief in case of opposition on certain grounds
Section 15 of the Divorce Act, 1869 deals with relief in case of opposition on certain grounds. In any suit instituted for dissolution of marriage, if the respondent opposes the relief sought on the ground, in case of such a suit instituted by a husband, of his adultery, cruelty, or desertion or, in case of such a suit instituted by a wife, on the ground of [her adultery or cruelty or desertio The Act came into force on 26 Apr 1869.
In any suit instituted for dissolution of marriage, if the respondent opposes the relief sought on the ground, in case of such a suit instituted by a husband, of his adultery, cruelty, or desertion 1 *** or, in case of such a suit instituted by a wife, on the ground of 2[her adultery or cruelty or desertion], the Court may in such suit give to the respondent, on his or her application, the same relief to which he or she would have been entitled in case he or she had presented a petition seeking such relief, and the respondent shall be competent to give evidence of or relating to 3[such adultery, cruelty] or desertion.
Section 15, The Divorce Act, 1869 (Act 4 of 1869).
Questions about Section 15
What does Section 15 of the Divorce Act deal with?
Section 15 of the Divorce Act is headed "Relief in case of opposition on certain grounds". In any suit instituted for dissolution of marriage, if the respondent opposes the relief sought on the ground, in case of such a suit instituted by a husband, of his adultery, cruelty, or desertion or, in case of such a suit instituted by a wife, on the ground of [her adultery or cruelty or desertio
How do I find court cases under Section 15 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 15, section 15 Divorce Act 1869, section 15 of the Divorce Act. People searching for it also type divorce act s 15. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 15 of the Divorce Act come into force?
Section 15 of the Divorce Act, cited as Divorce Act 1869 15, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 3. Interpretation-clause389 words
- 10. Grounds for dissolution of marriage296 words
- 60. Decree for separation or protection-order valid as to persons dealing with wife before reversal253 words
- 16. Decrees for dissolution to be nisi225 words
- 14. Power to Court to pronounce decree for dissolving marriage214 words
- 37. Power to order permanent alimony205 words
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