This Act may be called the *** Divorce Act, and shall come into operation on the first day of April, 1869.
Section 1: Short title.
The Divorce Act, 1869Central Act ยท Act 4 of 1869
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| Act | The Divorce Act, 1869 |
|---|---|
| Section | 1 |
| Marginal note | Short title. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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- omitted, Act 51 of 2001. . The word "Indian" omitted by Act 51 of 2001, s. 2 (w.e.f. 3-10-2001).
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