Which of the following is not a ground for divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?
Desertion for a continuous period of one year does not meet the statutory duration. Section 13(1)(ib) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 requires at least two years of…
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Which of the following is not a ground for divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?
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Correct answer C
Desertion for a continuous period of one year does not meet the statutory duration. Section 13(1)(ib) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 requires at least two years of desertion immediately before the petition. Adultery, cruelty and the other spouse ceasing to be Hindu by conversion are separately recognised grounds.
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