Section 8

Extraordinary jurisdiction of High Court.

The Divorce Act, 1869

  • Act 4 of 1869
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
About this Act

An Act to amend the law relating to Divorce and Matrimonial Causes.�

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    The High Court may, whenever it thinks fit, remove and try and determine as a Court of original jurisdiction any suit or proceeding instituted under this Act in the Court of any District Judge within the limits of its jurisdiction under this Act.
     Power to transfer suits.The High Court may also withdraw any such suit or proceeding, and transfer it for trial or disposal to the Court of any other such District Judge.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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