Answer to petition
Section 33 of the Divorce Act, 1869 deals with answer to petition. Nothing shall be pleaded in answer to a petition for restitution of conjugal rights, which would not be ground for a suit for judicial separation or for a decree of nullity of marriage. The Act came into force on 26 Apr 1869.
Nothing shall be pleaded in answer to a petition for restitution of conjugal rights, which would not be ground for a suit for judicial separation or for a decree of nullity of marriage.
Section 33, The Divorce Act, 1869 (Act 4 of 1869).
Questions about Section 33
What does Section 33 of the Divorce Act deal with?
Section 33 of the Divorce Act is headed "Answer to petition". Nothing shall be pleaded in answer to a petition for restitution of conjugal rights, which would not be ground for a suit for judicial separation or for a decree of nullity of marriage.
How do I find court cases under Section 33 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 33, section 33 Divorce Act 1869, section 33 of the Divorce Act. People searching for it also type indian divorce act section 33 and indian divorce act 32 33. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 33 of the Divorce Act come into force?
Section 33 of the Divorce Act, cited as Divorce Act 1869 33, 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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