A wife seeks divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The marriage was solemnised in Dharwad. On the…
Section 19 permits filing where the marriage was solemnised, where the respondent resides at presentation, or, if the wife is the petitioner, where she resides at…
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A wife seeks divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The marriage was solemnised in Dharwad. On the date she presents her petition, her husband resides in Haveri and she resides in Davanagere. Which choice lists all the locations where she may present the petition on those facts?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer D
Section 19 permits filing where the marriage was solemnised, where the respondent resides at presentation, or, if the wife is the petitioner, where she resides at presentation. Those bases support Dharwad, Haveri and Davanagere respectively.
Option feedback
Option A
Dharwad qualifies as the place of solemnisation. Both residences also qualify.
Option B
Haveri qualifies as the respondent’s residence. The place of solemnisation and the wife’s residence also qualify.
Option C
Davanagere qualifies as the wife petitioner’s residence. The other two locations also qualify.
Option D
All three locations have a territorial basis under section 19.
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