law: 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.