Section 31 Indian Divorce Act 1869

Section 31 Indian Divorce Act

Section 31 of the Indian Divorce Act 1869 is about Wife’s legal position during continuance of order. It is under CHAPTER VI (PROTECTION-ORDERS) of the Act.

Wife’s legal position during continuance of order

So long as any such order of protection remains in force the wife shall be and be deemed to have been, during such desertion of her, in the like position in all respects, with regard to property and contracts and suing and being sued, as she would be under this Act if she obtained a decree of judicial separation.