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Which is not the ground of divorce under the Hindu law ?

Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Adultery, Cruelty, and Desertion are grounds for 'Divorce' under Section 13(1), whereas 'Impotency' (inability to consummate the…

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Which is not the ground of divorce under the Hindu law ?

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Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Adultery, Cruelty, and Desertion are grounds for 'Divorce' under Section 13(1), whereas 'Impotency' (inability to consummate the marriage) is a ground for annulment of a 'Voidable Marriage' under Section 12(1)(a), not a ground for divorce under Section 13.

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