53. When allowed

the whole subject matter of an action brought relates to immovable property situated within Brunei Darussalam;

any relief is sought against any person bermastautin or bermukim or carrying on business within Brunei Darussalam;

the action being properly brought against a person duly served with the summons or application within the jurisdiction of the Court, a person out of the jurisdiction is a necessary or proper party thereto; or

in any case arising from marriage, one of the parties to the marriage at the time of the application is bermastautin and bermukim within Brunei Darussalam.