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Which of the following is incorrect regarding 'desertion' as a ground for divorce

The statutory period for desertion as a ground for divorce is two years, so the statement "The statutory period of one year must have run out before a petition is presented"…

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Which of the following is incorrect regarding 'desertion' as a ground for divorce

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The statutory period for desertion as a ground for divorce is two years, so the statement "The statutory period of one year must have run out before a petition is presented" is incorrect, whereas "The factum and animus deserendi must co-exist", "The desertion should be without any reasonable cause" and "The desertion should be without the consent of the other party" are correctly stated requirements.

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