Which provision of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 governed the joint divorce petition discussed in the…
The spouses filed their petition for divorce by mutual consent under section 13B. The Supreme Court ultimately exercised its constitutional power under Article 142 in the…
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Which provision of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 governed the joint divorce petition discussed in the Supreme Court’s 1 September 2009 judgment in Anil Kumar Jain v. Maya Jain, AIR 2010 SC 229?
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Correct answer A
The spouses filed their petition for divorce by mutual consent under section 13B. The Supreme Court ultimately exercised its constitutional power under Article 142 in the circumstances of the case.
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Option A
Section 13B governed the joint petition for divorce by mutual consent.
Option B
Section 14 restricts presentation of a divorce petition within one year of marriage, subject to its proviso.
Option C
Section 17 deals with bigamy.
Option D
Section 18 prescribes punishments for breach of certain marriage conditions.
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