Section 37 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970

Section 37 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Restrictions on certain grounds. It provides as follows:

A decree of nullity of marriage shall not be made on the ground that the marriage is voidable by virtue of section 5(1)(b), (c) or (d) of this Act unless the court is satisfied that-
(a) the petitioner was at the time of the marriage, ignorant of the facts constituting the ground;

(b) the petition was filed not later than twelve months after the date of the marriage; and

(c) marital intercourse has not taken place with the consent of the petitioner since the petitioner discovered the existence of the facts constituting the ground.

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