Under section 13(1A)(ii) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, either spouse may seek divorce where there…
Section 13(1A)(ii) permits either party to seek divorce after one year or more without restitution of conjugal rights following the decree. This creates a ground for a…
Choose your answer
Under section 13(1A)(ii) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, either spouse may seek divorce where there has been no restitution of conjugal rights for at least what period after the decree?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer C
Section 13(1A)(ii) permits either party to seek divorce after one year or more without restitution of conjugal rights following the decree. This creates a ground for a petition; it does not automatically dissolve the marriage. Two years is the superseded minimum.
Option feedback
Option A
The former two-year period was reduced to one year in 1976.
Option B
Six months is insufficient under this provision.
Option C
The prescribed minimum is one year after the decree.
Option D
Eighteen months exceeds the statutory minimum.
Practice for these exams
-
IIT Kharagpur LL.M. Entrance
Subject revision
See pack details on LawMint.net -
Haryana Judicial Services
-
CUET PG Law (LL.M.)
Subject revision
-
Bihar Judicial Services
Subject revision
-
Uttarakhand Judicial Services
Subject revision