Liberty to parties to marry again
Section 57 of the Divorce Act, 1869 deals with liberty to parties to marry again. Where a decree for dissolution or nullity of marriage has been passed and either the time for appeal has expired without an appeal having been presented to any court including the Supreme Court or an appeal has been presented but has been dismissed and the decree or dismissal has become final, it sh The Act came into force on 26 Apr 1869.
1[57. Liberty to parties to marry again.— Where a decree for dissolution or nullity of marriage has been passed and either the time for appeal has expired without an appeal having been presented to any court including the Supreme Court or an appeal has been presented but has been dismissed and the decree or dismissal has become final, it shall be lawful for either party to the marriage to marry again.]
Section 57, The Divorce Act, 1869 (Act 4 of 1869).
Questions about Section 57
What does Section 57 of the Divorce Act deal with?
Section 57 of the Divorce Act is headed "Liberty to parties to marry again". [57. Liberty to parties to marry again.— Where a decree for dissolution or nullity of marriage has been passed and either the time for appeal has expired without an appeal having been presented to any court including the Supreme Court or an appeal has been presented but has been dismissed and the de
How do I find court cases under Section 57 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 57, section 57 Divorce Act 1869, section 57 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 57 of the Divorce Act come into force?
Section 57 of the Divorce Act, cited as Divorce Act 1869 57, 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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