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Which remedy does Section 10 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 provide?

Section 10 allows either spouse to petition for judicial separation on an applicable statutory ground. After the decree, the petitioner need not cohabit with the respondent…

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Which remedy does Section 10 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 provide?

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Section 10 allows either spouse to petition for judicial separation on an applicable statutory ground.

After the decree, the petitioner need not cohabit with the respondent while the decree remains in force.

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Option A

Section 9 deals with restitution of conjugal rights.

Option B

Section 10 provides for a decree of judicial separation.

Option C

Section 13B provides for divorce by mutual consent.

Option D

Section 11 provides for a decree of nullity for specified void marriages.

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