Which ground for divorce did the Supreme Court uphold in Geeta Jagdish Mangtani v. Jagdish Mangtani (20…

The Supreme Court held that the facts supported desertion under section 13(1)(ib) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and dismissed the wife’s appeal.

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Which ground for divorce did the Supreme Court uphold in Geeta Jagdish Mangtani v. Jagdish Mangtani (20 September 2005, AIR 2005 SC 3508)?

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Correct answer A

The Supreme Court held that the facts supported desertion under section 13(1)(ib) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and dismissed the wife’s appeal.

Option A

The Court upheld the decree on desertion under section 13(1)(ib).

Option B

The appeal concerned a decree of divorce on the ground of desertion.

Option C

The operative reasoning concerned separation and intention to desert.

Option D

The Court upheld the decree on the desertion ground.