The Special Marriage Act, 1954
CHAPTER VII: JURISDICTION AND PROCEDURE
Section 34: Duty Of Court In Passing Decrees
Bare Act
(1) In any proceeding under Chapter V or Chapter VI, whether defended or not, if the court is satisfied that,
- (a) any of the grounds for granting relief exists; and
- (b) where the petition is founded on the ground specified in clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 27, the petitioner has not in any manner been acc… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
Simplified Act
(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… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
Explanation using examples
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… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
