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Which sections of Hindu Marriage Act 1955 deal with matrimonial remedy of divorce? (a) Section 13 (b)…

Divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 is provided by s.13 (grounds for divorce), s.13(1-A) (non-resumption of cohabitation or restitution) and s.13-B (divorce by mutual…

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Which sections of Hindu Marriage Act 1955 deal with matrimonial remedy of divorce?

(a) Section 13
(b) Section 13 (1-A)
(c) Section 17
(d) Section 13-B

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Divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 is provided by s.13 (grounds for divorce), s.13(1-A) (non-resumption of cohabitation or restitution) and s.13-B (divorce by mutual consent), whereas s.17 deals with punishment for bigamy. Hence "(a), (b) and (d) only".

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