Section 22 of SMA : Section 22: Restitution Of Conjugal Rights

The Special Marriage Act, 1954

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  • CHAPTER V: RESTITUTION OF CONJUGAL RIGHTS AND JUDICIAL SEPARATION

When either the husband or the wife has, without reasonable excuse, withdrawn from the society of the other, the aggrieved party may apply by petition to the district court for restitution of conjugal rights, and the court, on being satisfied of the truth of the statements made in such petition, and that there is no legal ground why the application should not be granted, may decree restitu...

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If a husband or wife stops living with their spouse without a good reason, the spouse who has been left can ask the local district cou...

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where Priya and Raj are married under the Special Marriage Act. After a year, Raj starts spending more time at work and with his friends, often staying out late without informing Priya. Priya feels neglected and tries...

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