Section 44. Validity of trial

44. Validity of trial.— Notwithstanding anything contained in section 19 or section 20 where in the case of a trial in a Parsi Matrimonial Court not less than[5] [three] delegates have attended throughout the proceedings, the trial shall not be invalid by reason of the absence during any part thereof of the other delegates. 1. Subs. by Act 5 of 1988, s. 13, for sections 39 and 40 (w.e.f. 15-4-1988). 2. Ins. by Act 49 of 2001, s. 4 (w.e.f. 24-9-2001). 3. Ins. by Act 5 of 1988, s. 14 (w.e.f. 15-4-1988). 4. Subs. by s. 15, ibid ., for section 43 (w.e.f. 15-4-1988). 5. Subs. by s. 16, ibid ., for "five" (w.e.f. 15-4-1988).