Section 8: Extraordinary jurisdiction of High Court.

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

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.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Divorce Act, 1869
Section	8
Marginal note	Extraordinary jurisdiction of High Court.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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