Section 22 Indian Divorce Act
Section 22 of the Indian Divorce Act 1869 is about Bar to decree for divorce a mensa et toro; but judicial separation obtainable by husband or wife. It is under CHAPTER V (JUDICIAL SEPARATION) of the Act.
Bar to decree for divorce a mensa et toro; but judicial separation obtainable by husband or wife
No decree shall hereafter be made for a divorce a mensa et toro, but the husband or wife may obtain a decree of judicial separation, on the ground of adultery, or cruelty, or desertion 1 *** for two years or upwards, and such decree shall have the effect of a divorce a mensa et toro under the existing law, and such other legal effect as here in after mentioned.
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