The Act has been repealed subject to savings for—
(a)petitions for divorce or judicial separation pending at 18.4.1979 (the date on which the repeal of the Act took effect); and
(b)proceedings (i) on petitions for damages for adultery, or (ii) for restitution of conjugal rights (including proceedings for certain associated reliefs), pending at 18.4.1979.
(see 1978 NI 15 art.63 sch.3)