Section 52 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970

Section 52 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Ground for decree of jactitation of marriage, and discretion of court. It provides as follows:

A petition under this Act for a decree of jactitation of marriage may be based on the ground that the respondent has falsely boasted and persistently asserted that a marriage has taken place between the respondent and the petitioner, but the making of the decree shall be in the discretion of the court, notwithstanding anything contained in this Act.