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Section 41: Power to make orders as to custody of children in suit for separation.

The Divorce Act, 1869Central Act · Act 4 of 1869

In any suit for obtaining a judicial separation the Court may from time to time, before making its decree, make such interim orders, and may make such provision in the decree, as it deems proper with respect to the custody, maintenance and education of the minor children, the marriage of whose parents is the subject of such suit, and may, if it thinks fit, direct proceedings to be taken for placing such children under the protection of the said Court:

[Provided that the application with respect to the maintenance and education of the minor children pending the suit, shall, as far as possible, be disposed of within sixty days from the date of service of notice on the respondent.]

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ActThe Divorce Act, 1869
Section41
Marginal notePower to make orders as to custody of children in suit for separation.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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  • inserted, Act 49 of 2001. . Ins. by Act 49 of 2001, s. 3 (w.e.f 24-9-2001).

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