HMA Section 23A: Relief for respondent in divorce and other proceedings
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 · Chapter 5: Jurisdiction and Procedure
¶23-A. Relief for respondent in divorce and other proceedings.- In any proceedings for divorce or judicial separation or restitution of conjugal rights, the respondent may not only oppose the relief sought on the ground of petitioner's adultery, cruelty or desertion, but also make a counter-claim for any relief under this Act on that ground; and if the petitioner's adultery, cruelty or desertion is proved, the Court may give to the respondent any relief under this Act to which he or she would have been entitled if he or she had presented a petition seeking such relief on that ground.
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Official reference: India Code, Legislative Department — source review: 29 September 2026.Recorded edition / snapshot date: 2026-09-29.
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Other sections in this chapter
- 19. Court to which petition shall be presented
- 20. Contents and verification of Petitions
- 21. Application of Act 5 of 1908
- 21A. Power to transfer petitions in certain cases
- 21B. Special provision relating to trial and disposal of petitions under the Act
- 21C. Documentary evidence
- 22. Proceedings to be in camera and may not be printed or published
- 23. Decree in proceedings
- 24. Maintenance pendente lite and expenses of proceedings
- 25. Permanent alimony and maintenance
- 26. Custody of children
- 27. Disposal of property
- 28. Appeals from decrees and orders
- 28A. Enforcement of decrees and orders
- 29. Savings
- 30. Repeals