A Hindu husband wilfully neglects his wife, who has lived with and supported their children without his…

The Explanation to section 18(2) and clause (a) treat wilful neglect of the wife as desertion, so "Section 18(2)(a) of Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act" entitles her to live separately without forfeiting maintenance. "Section 18(2)(d) of Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act" concerns the husband having another wife living, "Section 18(2)(f) of Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act" his conversion to another religion, and the residuary "Section 18(2)(g) of Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act" is unnecessary where the facts expressly fall under clause (a).