Section 27A of SMA : Section 27A: Alternative Relief In Divorce Proceedings

Bare Act

27A Alternative relief in divorce proceedings - In any proceeding under this Act, on a petition for dissolution of marriage by a decree of divorce, except insofar as the petition is founded on the ground mentioned in clause (h) of sub-section (1) of section 27, 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.

Simplified Act

Simplified Explanation of Section 27A of The Special Marriage Act, 1954:

When someone asks a court to end their marriage through divorce, the court can choose to give a different judgement called 'judicial separation' instead of divorce. This can happen in any case, unless the re...

Explanation using Example

Imagine a couple, John and Priya, who have been married for five years. Recently, they have been facing irreconcilable differences. John decides to file for divorce under The Special Marriage Act, 1954, citing several personal disputes. However, during the court proceedings, the judge observes that while their current situation is strained, there might be a possibility for reconciliation in the f...