Every decree for dissolution of marriage made by a High Court 1*** shall in the first instance, be a decree nisi, not to be made absolute till after the expiration of such time, not less than six months from the pronouncing thereof, as the High Court, by general or special order from time to time, directs.
Collusion. During that period any person shall be at liberty, in
such manner as the High Court by general or special order from time to time
directs, to show cause why the said decree should not be made absolute by
reason of the same having been obtained by collusion or by reason of
material facts not being brought before the Court.
On cause being so shown, the Court shall deal with the case by making the
decree absolute, or by reversing the decree nisi, or by requiring further
inquiry, or otherwise as justice may demand.
The High Court may order the cost of Counsel and witnesses and otherwise arising from such cause being shown, to be paid by the parties or such one or more of them as it thinks fit, including a wife if she have separate property.
Whenever a decree nisi has been made, and the petitioner fails, within a reasonable time, to move to have such decree made absolute, the High Court may dismiss the suit.
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1. The words "not being a confirmation of a decree of a District Court" omitted by s. 11, ibid., (w.e.f. 3-10-2001).
Section 10A of Divorce Act - Dissolution of marriage by mutual consent
Section 11 of Divorce Act - Adulterer to be co-respondent
Section 12 of Divorce Act - Court to be satisfied of absence of collusion
Section 13 of Divorce Act - Dismissal of petition
Section 14 of Divorce Act - Power to Court to pronounce decree for dissolving marriage
Section 15 of Divorce Act - Relief in case of opposition on certain grounds
Section 16 of Divorce Act - Decrees for dissolution to be nisi
Section 17 of Divorce Act - Power of High Court to remove certain suits
Section 18 of Divorce Act - Petition for decree of nullity
Section 19 of Divorce Act - Grounds of decree