Section 34 of SMA : Section 34: Duty Of Court In Passing Decrees

(1) If, during legal proceedings related to marital issues (Chapters V or VI), the court finds that:

• (a) There is a valid reason for granting the divorce or other marital relief;
• (b) The person asking for the di

Imagine a couple, John and Jane, who entered into a marriage under the Special Marriage Act. After a few years, Jane decides to file for divorce on the grounds of cruelty. She approaches the court and fi