The was enacted to codify and regulate matrimonial laws for the Parsi Zoroastrian community in India, preserving their distinct religious customs while aligning with contemporary legal principles. This legislation emerged from the need to provide a separate personal law framework for Parsis, distinct from Hindu and British civil laws. Key provisions include:
Validation of Parsi marriages through mandatory ceremonies like Ashirvad (priestly blessings) and registration requirements.
Grounds for divorce, including adultery, cruelty, desertion, and conversion, while also recognizing mutual consent divorces (later amendments).
Special Parsi matrimonial courts ("Parsi Chief Matrimonial Courts") to adjudicate disputes, ensuring cultural sensitivity.
Maintenance and alimony provisions for spouses and children.
The Act balances traditional Zoroastrian practices with modern legal safeguards, offering the Parsi community autonomy in marital matters while ensuring justice and gender equality.