The Divorce Act, 1869

Section 1. That the said A.B . has for some years carried on the business of , at

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

1. That the said A.B . has for some years carried on the business of , at , and from such business derives the net annual income of from Rs. 4,000 to 5000. 1. For Statement of Objects and Reasons, see Calcutta Gazette, 1863, p. 173; for Report of Select Committee, see Gazette of India, 1869, p. 192; for Proceedings in Council, see Calcutta Gazette, 1862, Supplement, p. 463, ibid., 1863, Supplement, p. 43, and Gazette of India, 1869, Supplement, p. 291. 2. The words "in India" omitted by Act of 1951, s. 3 and the Schedule. 1. See now the Indian Succession Act, 1925 (39 of 1925). 2. The words "or the High Court" omitted by Act 51 of 2001, s. 18 (w.e.f. 3-10-2001). like position in all respects, with regard to property and contracts and suing and being sued, as she would be under this Act if she obtained a decree of judicial separation. VII.— RESTITUTION OF CONJUGAL RIGHTS 1. The first proviso omitted by Act 51 of 2001, s. 29 (w.e.f. 3-10-2001). 2. Subs. by s. 29, ibid ., for "Provided also" (w.e.f. 3-10-2001). 3. Subs. by the A.O. 1950, for "Her Majesty in Council". 4. Subs. by Act 51 of 2001, s. 30, for section 57 (w.e.f. 3-10-2001). 1. That he denies that he committed adultery with E.F. as in the third paragraph of the petition alleged. 2. That the petitioner condoned the said adultery with E.F ., if any. 1. That she denies that she condoned the said adultery of the respondent with E.F. as in the second paragraph of the statement in answer alleged.

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