50. Divorce by way of ila

(1)

Whenever the husband to a marriage has taken an oath by way of ila not to have sexual intercourse with his wife for 4 months or more, and the 4 months period has passed without sexual intercourse taking place, the

Court after confirming ila shall order the husband to have sexual intercourse with his wife or to divorce his wife.

(2)

Where the husband fails to obey the order of the Court under subsection (1), the Court shall dissolve the marriage.

(3)

The Court shall record a divorce by way of ila accordingly and deliver a certified copy of the record to both the relevant Registrar and the

Chief Registrar for registration.

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