Bar of suit for criminal conversation
Section 61 of the Divorce Act, 1869 deals with bar of suit for criminal conversation. After this Act comes into operation, no person competent to present a petition under sections 2 and 10 shall maintain a suit for criminal conversation with his wife. The Act came into force on 26 Apr 1869.
After this Act comes into operation, no person competent to present a petition under sections 2 and 10 shall maintain a suit for criminal conversation with his wife.
Section 61, The Divorce Act, 1869 (Act 4 of 1869).
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Questions about Section 61
What does Section 61 of the Divorce Act deal with?
Section 61 of the Divorce Act is headed "Bar of suit for criminal conversation". After this Act comes into operation, no person competent to present a petition under sections 2 and 10 shall maintain a suit for criminal conversation with his wife.
How do I find court cases under Section 61 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 61, section 61 Divorce Act 1869, section 61 of the Divorce Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 61 of the Divorce Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 2 (Extent of Act), section 10 (Grounds for dissolution of marriage), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 61 of the Divorce Act come into force?
Section 61 of the Divorce Act, cited as Divorce Act 1869 61, 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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