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Which subsection of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 imposes the court's duty to endeavour to reconcile the…

"Section 23(2)" of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 requires the court, before granting relief, to make every endeavour to reconcile the parties where consistent with the nature…

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Which subsection of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 imposes the court's duty to endeavour to reconcile the parties, subject to its stated exceptions?

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"Section 23(2)" of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 requires the court, before granting relief, to make every endeavour to reconcile the parties where consistent with the nature and circumstances of the case; its proviso excludes petitions on the grounds in section 13(1)(ii) to (vii). "Section 23(3)" provides the supporting adjournment and referral procedure.

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