Pending suits
Section 6 of the Divorce Act, 1869 deals with pending suits. All suits and proceedings in causes and matters matrimonial, which when this Act comes into operation are pending in any High Court, shall be dealt with and decided by such court, so far as may be, as if they had been originally instituted therein under this Act. The Act came into force on 26 Apr 1869.
All suits and proceedings in causes and matters matrimonial, which when this Act comes into operation are pending in any High Court, shall be dealt with and decided by such court, so far as may be, as if they had been originally instituted therein under this Act.
Section 6, The Divorce Act, 1869 (Act 4 of 1869).
Questions about Section 6
What does Section 6 of the Divorce Act deal with?
Section 6 of the Divorce Act is headed "Pending suits". All suits and proceedings in causes and matters matrimonial, which when this Act comes into operation are pending in any High Court, shall be dealt with and decided by such court, so far as may be, as if they had been originally instituted therein under this Act.
How do I find court cases under Section 6 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 6, section 6 Divorce Act 1869, section 6 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 6 of the Divorce Act come into force?
Section 6 of the Divorce Act, cited as Divorce Act 1869 6, 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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