Section39
The Divorce Act, 1869

Omitted

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 39 of the Divorce Act, 1869 deals with omitted. [ Power to order settlement of wife's property for benefit of husband and children.]--Omitted by the Indian Divorce (Amendment) Act, 2001 (51 of 2001), s. The Act came into force on 26 Apr 1869.

[ Power to order settlement of wife's property for benefit of husband and children.]--Omitted by the Indian Divorce (Amendment) Act, 2001 (51 of 2001), s. 23 (w.e.f. 3-10-2001).

Section 39, The Divorce Act, 1869 (Act 4 of 1869).

Questions about Section 39

What does Section 39 of the Divorce Act deal with?

Section 39 of the Divorce Act is headed "Omitted". [ Power to order settlement of wife's property for benefit of husband and children.]--Omitted by the Indian Divorce (Amendment) Act, 2001 (51 of 2001), s.

How do I find court cases under Section 39 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 39, section 39 Divorce Act 1869, section 39 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 39 of the Divorce Act come into force?

Section 39 of the Divorce Act, cited as Divorce Act 1869 39, 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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