[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: Alternate relief in divorce proceedings.
The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955Central Act · Act 25 of 1955
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 |
|---|---|
| Section | 13A |
| Marginal note | Alternate relief in divorce proceedings. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Judgments citing it | 10 |
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- inserted, Act 68 of 1976. . Ins. by Act 68 of 1976, s. 8 (w.e.f. 27-5-1976).
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