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Where one of the spouse is guilty of cruelty, the other spouse cannot obtain divorce on this ground if

Condonation of the matrimonial offence is a bar to relief under Section 23(1)(b) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, so divorce on the ground of cruelty cannot be obtained…

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Where one of the spouse is guilty of cruelty, the other spouse cannot obtain divorce on this ground if

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Condonation of the matrimonial offence is a bar to relief under Section 23(1)(b) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, so divorce on the ground of cruelty cannot be obtained where "the aggrieved spouse forgives the guilty party and condones the cruel act".

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