Alternate relief in divorce proceedings
Section 13A of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 deals with alternate relief in divorce proceedings. In any proceeding under this Act, on a petition for dissolution of marriage by a decree of divorce, except in so far as the petition is founded on the grounds mentioned in clauses (ii), (vi) and (vii) of sub-section (1) of section 13, the court may, if it considers it just so to do having regard to The Act came into force on 18 May 1955.
1[13A. Alternate relief in divorce proceedings.—In any proceeding under this Act, on a petition for dissolution of marriage by a decree of divorce, except in so far as the petition is founded on the grounds mentioned in clauses (ii), (vi) and (vii) of sub-section (1) of section 13, the court may, if it considers it just so to do having regard to the circumstances of the case, pass instead a decree for judicial separation.
Section 13A, The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (Act 25 of 1955).
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… However, on the premise that the relationship between the parties had deteriorated, the Family Court, invoking its discretionary power, granted a decree of judicial separation in both matters by invoking Section 13A of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955. 4. While the Hindu Marriage Act empowers the Court to grant a decree of judicial separation in a petition filed for divorce, no such power is contemplated in a petition filed for restitution of conjugal rights. In the present case, when the Family Court rejected the prayer for …
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… Respondent This MFA is filed u/s 28 of the Hindu Marriage Act, against the Judgment & Decree dated 09.06.2017, passed in Matrimonial Case No.70/2010 on the file of the Addl. Senior Civil judge & Judicial Magistrate First Class, Athani, allowing the petition filed u/s 13A of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. This MFA coming on for orders, this day, Krishna S.Dixit, J, delivered the following: J U D G M E N T Learned counsel for the appellant has filed a Memo dated 07.07.2021, which reads as under: "That the appellant filed the above appeal challenging the judgment and …
Questions about Section 13A
What does Section 13A of the Hindu Marriage Act deal with?
Section 13A of the Hindu Marriage Act is headed "Alternate relief in divorce proceedings". [13A. Alternate relief in divorce proceedings.—In any proceeding under this Act, on a petition for dissolution of marriage by a decree of divorce, except in so far as the petition is founded on the grounds mentioned in clauses (ii), (vi) and (vii) of sub-section (1) of section 13, the court may, if
How do I find court cases under Section 13A of the Hindu Marriage Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Hindu Marriage Act 13A, section 13A Hindu Marriage Act, section 13A of the Hindu Marriage Act. People searching for it also type 13a hma act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 13A of the Hindu Marriage Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 13 (Divorce), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 13A of the Hindu Marriage Act come into force?
Section 13A of the Hindu Marriage Act, cited as Hindu Marriage Act 13A, came into force on 18 May 1955, having been enacted on 18 May 1955. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 13. Divorce913 words
- 3. Definitions499 words
- 23. Decree in proceedings465 words
- 12. Voidable marriages361 words
- 2. Application of Act302 words
- 14. No petition for divorce to be presented within one year of marriage290 words
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