Section 20

Parsi District Matrimonial Courts.

The Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936

  • Act 3 of 1936
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
About this Act

An Act to amend the law relating to marriage and divorce among Parsis.

All sections
        Every Court so constituted at a place other than a Presidency-town shall be entitled the Parsi District Matrimonial Court of such place. Subject to the provisions contained in section 21, the local limits of the jurisdiction of such Court shall be coterminous with the limits of the district in which it is held. The Judge of the principal Court of original civil jurisdiction at such place shall be the Judge of such Matrimonial Court, and in the trial of cases under this Act he shall be aided 1[by five delegates, except in regard to    
             (a) interlocutory applications and proceedings;
             (b) alimony and maintenance, both permanent as well as pendente lite;
             (c) custody, maintenance and education of children; and
             (d) all matters and proceedings other than the regular hearing of cases.]

Notes

1. Subs. by Act 5 of 1988, s. 4, for "by seven delegates" (w.e.f. 15-4-1988).

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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