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(1) On the motion of the petitioner made not earlier than six months, and not later than one year, after the service of the copy of the petition aforesaid, if the petition is not withdrawn in the meantime, the Court shall, on being satisfied after such enquiry as it thinks fit that a marriage which is valid under Section 4 was contracted between the parties, by order in writing, declare the marriage dissolved. (2) The dissolution shall take effect from the date of the order.