Section 13A of the Act provides that in any proceeding under the Act, on a petition for dissolution of a marriage by a decree of divorce, except in so far as the petition is founded on grounds mentioned in clauses (4), (8) and (9) above (i.e., conversion to another religion, renouncing the world by entering […]
Alternative Reliefs in Divorce Proceedings under the Hindu Marriage Act
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What are the Maintenance Pendente Lite and Expenses of Proceedings under the Hindu Marriage Act?
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Under the English matrimonial system, the right of a wife for maintenance is a well-recognised incident of the status of matrimony. Generally speaking, therefore, it would be the duty of the husband to pay the wife’s costs in any matrimonial proceedings, and also to provide such maintenance and support pending the disposal of such proceeding. […]
Jurisdiction, Procedure and Incidental Matters of the Hindu Marriage Act
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Jurisdiction of Courts (S. 19): Every Petition under the Hindu Marriage Act is to be presented to the District Court within the local limits of whose ordinary civil jurisdiction. (more…)