Indian Divorce Act, 1869
4. Matrimonial jurisdiction of High Courts to be exercised
subject to Act- Exception
The jurisdiction now exercised by the High Courts in respect of
divorce a mensa et toro, and in all other causes, suits and matters
matrimonial, shall be exercised by such court, and by the District Courts
subject to the provisions in this Act contained, and not otherwise: except so
far as relates to the granting of marriage-licenses, which may be granted as if
this Act had not been passed.