Courts Cannot Add Wife's Residence As Jurisdiction Under Divorce Act: Kerala HC Urges Law Change To Aid Christian Women High CourtLatest news Courts Cannot Add Wife’s Residence As Jurisdiction Under Divorce Act: Kerala HC Urges Law Change To Aid Christian Women The Kerala High Court held that Christian women cannot file divorce petitions from their current place of residence under the Divorce Act, 1869. While dismissing a plea, it urged Parliament to amend the law to align with modern matrimonial statutes. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading… By Satyajeet Barik 4 July 2026, 3:54 PM4 July 2026, 3:54 PM
