Which Provision of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, provides for decree in proceedings?
Section 23 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 deals with decree in proceedings: it sets out what the court must be satisfied of before granting relief (for example, that the…
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Which Provision of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, provides for decree in proceedings?
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Section 23 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 deals with decree in proceedings: it sets out what the court must be satisfied of before granting relief (for example, that the petitioner is not taking advantage of his or her own wrong and that there is no collusion) and requires the court first to make every endeavour to bring about a reconciliation. Section 23A deals with relief for the respondent in divorce and other proceedings, Section 22 with proceedings being held in camera, and Section 18 with punishment for contravening certain conditions of marriage.
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