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HMA: Chapter 5: Jurisdiction and Procedure

  1. Section 19. Court to which petition shall be presented
  2. Section 20. Contents and verification of Petitions
  3. Section 21. Application of Act 5 of 1908
  4. Section 21A. Power to transfer petitions in certain cases
  5. Section 21B. Special provision relating to trial and disposal of petitions under the Act
  6. Section 21C. Documentary evidence
  7. Section 22. Proceedings to be in camera and may not be printed or published
  8. Section 23. Decree in proceedings
  9. Section 23A. Relief for respondent in divorce and other proceedings
  10. Section 24. Maintenance pendente lite and expenses of proceedings
  11. Section 25. Permanent alimony and maintenance
  12. Section 26. Custody of children
  13. Section 27. Disposal of property
  14. Section 28. Appeals from decrees and orders
  15. Section 28A. Enforcement of decrees and orders
  16. Section 29. Savings
  17. Section 30. Repeals
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Chapter V governs where and how proceedings are brought, privacy, trial and disposal, relief for respondents, interim and permanent financial orders, custody, property, appeals and enforcement. Several provisions work together with the Code of Civil Procedure and court rules.

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  1. 1.What does section 22 generally require for proceedings under the Act?
  2. 2.Who may apply under section 24 for proceeding expenses and support during the proceeding, subject to its conditions?

Official reference: India Code, Legislative Department — source review: 29 September 2026.Recorded edition / snapshot date: 2026-09-29.