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The Divorce Act, 1869

Section 8Extraordinary jurisdiction of High Court Division

In forceChapter II JURISDICTION

Chapter II JURISDICTION

s. 8

8. Extraordinary jurisdiction of High Court Division The High Court Division 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 the Act. [Power to transfer suits] The High Court Division may also withdraw any such suit or proceeding, and transfer it for trial or disposal to the Court of any other such District Judge.

End of s. 8.

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