In force · As amended up to 2026-08
6. 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.
7. [ Court to act on principles of English Divorce Court ] . —[ Omitted by the IndianDivorce (Amendment) Act, 2001 (51 of 2001), s . 4 ( w.e.f. 3-10-2001).]
Source: India Code