THE INDIAN DIVORCE ACT, 18691
[Act, No. 4 of 1869]
[26th February, 1869]
PREAMBLE
An Act to amend the law relating to Divorce and Matrimonial Causes 2 [* * *]
Whereas it is expedient to amend the law relating to the divorce of persons professing the Cristian religion, and to confer upon certain Courts jurisdiction in matters matrimonial; it is hereby enacted as follows:-
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1. For Statement of Objects and Reasons, see Calcutta Gazette, 1863, Page 173; for Report of Select Committee, see Gazette of India, 1869, Page 192; for Proceedings in Council, see Calcutta Gazette 1862, Supplement, Page 463, Calcutta Gazette, 1863, Supplement, Page 43, and Gazette of India, 1869, Supplement, Page 291.
2. The words "in India " Omitted by Act 3 of 1951, section 3 and Schedule.