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Under Section 23(1) of the Special Marriage Act, 1954, a petition for judicial separation may be…

Section 23(1) permits either spouse to petition for judicial separation. It does not require both to apply jointly or either to obtain the other's consent. Mutual-consent…

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Under Section 23(1) of the Special Marriage Act, 1954, a petition for judicial separation may be presented by:

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Section 23(1) permits either spouse to petition for judicial separation. It does not require both to apply jointly or either to obtain the other's consent. Mutual-consent divorce is a distinct remedy under section 28.

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