law: Indian Matrimonial Causes (War Marriages) Act, 1948
  4. Temporary extension of jurisdiction of High
  
  Courts 
  In the case of any marriage to which this Act
  
  applies, the High Court shall have jurisdiction in and in relation to any
  
  proceedings for divorce or for nullity of marriage as if both parties were at
  
  all material times domiciled in India; and subject to the provisions of this
  
  Act, the provisions of the Indian Divorce Act, 1869, shall apply, so far as may
  
  be, in relation to any such proceedings instituted under this Act as if they
  
  were proceedings instituted under that Act:
  Provided  that this section shall not apply in
  
  relation to any proceedings for divorce or for nullity of marriage unless-
  (a) the petitioner or the respondent professes
  
  the Christian religion, and
  (b) the proceedings for divorce or for nullity of marriage are commenced not later than three years from the commencement of this Act.