The Divorce Act, 1869

Section 14. Power to court to pronounce decree for dissolving marriage

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

14. Power to court to pronounce decree for dissolving marriage. —In case the Court is satisfied on the evidence that the case of the petitioner has been proved, and does not find that the petitioner has been in any manner accessory to, or conniving at, the going through of the said form of marriage, or the adultery of the other party to the marriage, or has condoned the adultery complained of, or that the petition is presented or prosecuted in collusion with either of the respondents, 1. Ins. by Act 51 of 2001, s. 6. (w.e.f. 3-10-2001). 2. Subs. by s. 7, ibid. , for section 11 (w.e.f. 3-10-2001).

Source: India Code