Which section of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, allows a court in certain divorce proceedings to grant…
Section 13A lets the court grant judicial separation instead of divorce if it considers that just in the circumstances. It does not apply to a petition founded on the…
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Which section of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, allows a court in certain divorce proceedings to grant judicial separation instead of divorce?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer C
Section 13A lets the court grant judicial separation instead of divorce if it considers that just in the circumstances.
It does not apply to a petition founded on the grounds in section 13(1)(ii), (vi) or (vii).
Option feedback
Option A
Section 11 concerns void marriages.
Option B
Section 13 sets out grounds for divorce. The alternative-relief power is in a separate section.
Option C
Section 13A permits judicial separation as alternative relief when its statutory conditions are met.
Option D
Section 13B concerns divorce by mutual consent.
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