Indian Divorce Act, 1869

Act No. 4 of 1869 In force from 1869-04-26 Ministry of Law and Justice 64 sections

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

11 Supreme Court judgments considering this law. Search within these.

• Dr. Rajiv Verghese v. Rose Chakkrammankkil Francis
  2024 INSC 87619 November 2024

  Respondent (husband) filed a petition for divorce under Section 10(i) of the Indian Divorce Act, 1869 before Family Court. Appellant (wife) filed an application for maintenance in the same proceeding and the Family Court by an…

• Dr. Benoy Idicula Babu Rep by P.O.A Holder P. I Babu & Ors. Etc. v. Dr. Nisha Saira Benoy & Anr. Etc.
  2018 INSC 109022 November 2018Leave Granted & Disposed off
• Shayara Bano v. Union of India and Others
  2017 INSC 78522 August 2017Gujral . Matters disposed of
• Molly Joseph @ Nish v. George Sebastian @ Joy
  1996 INSC 107518 September 1996Dismissed
• Anll Kumar Mahsi v. Union of India and Anr.
  1994 INSC 27120 July 1994Dismissed
• Jeet Singh Etc. v. State of U.P. and Ors.
  1992 INSC 32325 November 1992Dismissed
• Ms. Jordan Diengdeh v. S.S, Chopra
  1985 INSC 13810 May 1985Disposed of
• Reynold Rajamani & Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.
  1982 INSC 5930 July 1982Dismissed
• N. E. Horo v. Jahan Ara Jaipal Singh
  1972 INSC 412 February 1972Dismissed
• Mahendra Manilal Nanavati v. Sushila Mahendra Nanavati
  1964 INSC 7918 March 1964Dismissed
• Earnest John White v. Mrs. Kathleen Olive White and Others
  1958 INSC 1610 March 1958Appeal(s) allowed