Section 1, Divorce Act, 1869 [S12-K84]

As at 6 September 2026. In force from 9 July 1869.

In Divorce Act, 1869 [A10-415]. This text from 9 July 1869. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 1, Divorce Act, 1869 [S12-K84]. Machine: S12-K84.

1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Divorce Act, 1869. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

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Notification S.O. 1523(E), dated 24th November, 1869 [N11-97W], 24 November 1869, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Divorce Act, 1869 (4 of 1869), the Central Government"

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