# The Divorce Act, 1869, Section 23: Application for separation made by petition

- Act: The Divorce Act, 1869 (Act 4 of 1869)
- In force from: 1869-04-26
- Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/divorce-act-1869/section/23/

## Text

Application for judicial separation on any one of the grounds aforesaid, may be made by either husband or wife by petition to the District Court 1 ***, and the Court, on being satisfied of the truth of the statements made in such petition, and that there is no legal ground why the application should not be granted, may decree judicial separation accordingly.

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