Supreme Court: Divorce petition can be filed under Hindu Marriage Act if spouse ignores decree of restitution of conjugal rights over a period of one year
The current case involves an appeal filed by a husband contesting the High Court’s decision to overturn a divorce decree granted on grounds of desertion. The marriage between the parties took place on March 25, 1999. After marital discord arose, the husband initiated proceedings for restitution of conjugal rights on December 17, 2008. On May […]