Section 43, Divorce Act, 1869 [S12-MJ9]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 19 December 1869 by S.O. 1523(E) [N11-97W].

In Divorce Act, 1869 [A10-415]. This text from 13 August 1888, by Act 90 of 1888 [A10-5RP]. Other texts (1): from 19 December 1869 to 12 August 1888.

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Cite: Section 43, Divorce Act, 1869 [S12-MJ9]. Machine: S12-MJ9.

43. Penalty for contravention.—(1) Whoever contravenes the provisions of section 4 or section 5 shall be punishable with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, and in the case of a continuing contravention, with an additional fine which may extend to five hundred rupees for every day during which the contravention continues after conviction for the first such contravention. (2) Whoever contravenes any other provision of this Act or the rules made thereunder, for which no penalty is elsewhere provided, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees.

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Section 2, Divorce Act (Amendment) Act, 1888 [S14-PCD], 13 August 1888, Band A. "section 43 of the Divorce Act, 1869 (4 of 1869)".

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