Matrimonial jurisdiction of High Courts to be exercised subject to Act. Exception
Section 4 of the Divorce Act, 1869 deals with matrimonial jurisdiction of High Courts to be exercised subject to Act. Exception. The jurisdiction now exercised by the High Courts in respect of divorce a mensa et toro, and in all other causes, suits and matters matrimonial, shall be exercised by such courts and by the District Courts subject to the provisions in this Act contained, and not otherwise; The Act came into force on 26 Apr 1869.
The jurisdiction now exercised by the High Courts in respect of divorce a mensa et toro, and in all other causes, suits and matters matrimonial, shall be exercised by such courts and by the District Courts subject to the provisions in this Act contained, and not otherwise; except so far as relates to the granting of marriage-licenses, which may be granted as if this Act had not been passed.
Section 4, The Divorce Act, 1869 (Act 4 of 1869).
Questions about Section 4
What does Section 4 of the Divorce Act deal with?
Section 4 of the Divorce Act is headed "Matrimonial jurisdiction of High Courts to be exercised subject to Act. Exception". The jurisdiction now exercised by the High Courts in respect of divorce a mensa et toro, and in all other causes, suits and matters matrimonial, shall be exercised by such courts and by the District Courts subject to the provisions in this Act contained, and not otherwise;
How do I find court cases under Section 4 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 4, section 4 Divorce Act 1869, section 4 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 4 of the Divorce Act come into force?
Section 4 of the Divorce Act, cited as Divorce Act 1869 4, 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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