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Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, restitution of conjugal rights aims to:

Under section 9 the court "may decree restitution of conjugal rights" where a spouse has withdrawn without reasonable excuse, directing a return to cohabitation. It does not…

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Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, restitution of conjugal rights aims to:

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Under section 9 the court "may decree restitution of conjugal rights" where a spouse has withdrawn without reasonable excuse, directing a return to cohabitation. It does not end the marriage or punish anyone, and maintenance is dealt with under sections 24 and 25 or other laws.

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