My sister get a notice for judicial separation and than she talk with her husband and tried for suicide
2 years ago
My sister get a notice for judicial separation and than she talk with her husband. next day she attempted to suiside. now she is on complete bed rest.
what can she do.
A.Dear Sir,
You may get issue a legal notice to her husband about the consequences of such filing which amounts to cruelty and your sister can claim huge compensation for blackmailing her by filing such false case.
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Though section 10 of the Hindu Marriage Act does not provide any time as to how long judicial separation can last. But section 13 of the Act provides that if there is no resumption of co-habitation between the parties one year after the decree for judicial separation is passed, the parties can get a decree for divorce on this ground itself.
It is to be noted, however, that if the parties do agree to resume co-habitation any time after the passing of the decree for judicial separation, they can get the decree rescinded by applying to the court.
Special Marriage Act, 1954
1. Judicial separation
(1) A petition for judicial separation may be presented to the district court either by the husband or the wife,-
(a) on any of the grounds specified 17[in sub-section (1) 18[and sub-section (1A) of section 27] on which a petition for divorce might have been presented; or
(b) on the ground of failure to comply with a decree for restitution of conjugal rights;
and the court, on being satisfied of he truth of the statement made in such petition, and that there is no legal ground why the application should not be granted, may decree judicial separation accordingly.
(2) Where the court grants a decree for judicial separation, it shall be no longer obligatory for the petitioner to cohabit with the respondent, but the court may, on the application by petition of either party and on being satisfied of the truth of the statements made in such petition, rescind the decree if it considers it just and reasonable to do so.
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Judicial Separation and Divorce in India as per Hindu Marriage Act
Judicial separation is a sort of a last resort before the actual legal break up of marriage i.e. divorce. The reason for the presence of such a provision under Hindu Marriage Act is the anxiety of the legislature that the tensions and wear and tear of every day life and the strain of living together do not result in abrupt break – up of a marital relationship. There is no effect of a decree for judicial separation on the subsistence and continuance of the legal relationship of marriage as such between the parties. The effect however is on their co-habitation. Once a decree for judicial separation is passed, a husband or a wife, whosoever has approached the court, is under no obligation to live with his / her spouse .
The provision for judicial separation is contained in section 10 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The section reads as under:
A decree for judicial separation can be sought on all those ground on which decree for dissolution of marriage, i.e. divorce can be sought.
Hence, judicial separation can be had on any of the following grounds:
Adultery
Cruelty
Desertion
Apostacy (Conversion of religion)
Insanity
Virulent and incurable form of leprosy
Venereal disease in a communicable form
Renunciation of world by entering any religious order
Has not been heard of as being alive for seven years
If the person applying for judicial separation is the wife, then the following grounds are also available to her:
Remarriage or earlier marriage of the husband but solemnised before the commencement of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, provided the other wife is alive at the time of presentation of petition for judicial separation by the petitioner wife.
Rape, sodomy or bestiality by the husband committed after the solemnization of his marriage with the petitioner.
Non-resumption of co-habitation between the parties till at least one year after an award of maintenance was made by any court against the husband and in favour of the petitioner wife.
Solemnization of the petitioner wife’s marriage with the respondent husband before she had attained the age of 15 years provided she had repudiated the marriage on attaining the age of 15 years but before attaining the age of 18 years.
It is on all the above grounds that judicial separation can be sought. The first 9 grounds are available to both the husband and the wife but the last four grounds are available only to the wife. It is to be noted that it is on these grounds that divorce is also to be granted. It has been held that unless a case for divorce is made out, the question of granting judicial separation does not arise. Therefore, the Courts while dealing with the applications for judicial separation shall bear in mind the specific grounds raised for grant of relief claimed and insist on strict proof to establish those grounds and shall not grant some relief or the other as a matter of course. Thus on a petition for divorce, the Court has discretion in respect of the grounds for divorce other than those mentioned in section 13 (1A) and also some other grounds to grant restricted relief of judicial separation instead of divorce straightway
if it is just having regard to the facts and circumstances.
Another question that arises is of decree of maintenance vis-Ã -vis decree for judicial separation. Where a decree for judicial separation was obtained by the husband against her wife who had deserted him, the wife not being of unchaste character nor her conduct being flagrantly vicious, the order of alimony made in favour of the wife was not interfered with by the Court.
ILR (1964) 2 Punj 732.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has also held that a reading of sec 24 and 26 (maintenance) does not show that if a petition under section 9, 10 12 or 13 is disposed of, the jurisdiction of the court to award maintenance pendent lite by an order to be passed is taken away.
AIR 1981 Punj 305 ; 1981 Hindu LR 345
The above decisions go on to show that even where a decree for judicial separation is passed in favour of the husband, maintenance may still be awarded to a wife and judicial separation is no defence to a claim for maintenance under Hindu Marriage Act.
Though section 10 of the Hindu Marriage Act does not provide any time as to how long judicial separation can last. But section 13 of the Act provides that if there is no resumption of co-habitation between the parties one year after the decree for judicial separation is passed, the parties can get a decree for divorce on this ground itself. But divorce on this ground will be given only when one year has expired after the passing of the decree for judicial separation and not earlier. The reason for this is that one year is a long period and it provides sufficient time to the parties for reconciliation or to arrive at a decision. If the parties fail to overcome their differences within this period, then there is no fun in allowing the legality of the marriage to just linger on when in substance the relationship of marriage has long expired.
It is to be noted, however, that if the parties do agree to resume co-habitation any time after the passing of the decree for judicial separation, they can get the decree rescinded by applying to the court. The Act does not refer to any specific grounds on which a decree for judicial separation can be annulled or rescinded. Section 10(2) however, empowers the Court to rescind the decree for judicial separation if it considers it just and reasonable to do so. However Courts have repeatedly warned that this power of rescission has to be exercised with great circumspection and not in a hurry and only after satisfying themselves that it would be just and reasonable to allow such rescission.
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You may get issue a legal notice to her husband about the consequences of such filing which amounts to cruelty and your sister can claim huge compensation for blackmailing her by filing such false case.
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Though section 10 of the Hindu Marriage Act does not provide any time as to how long judicial separation can last. But section 13 of the Act provides that if there is no resumption of co-habitation between the parties one year after the decree for judicial separation is passed, the parties can get a decree for divorce on this ground itself.
It is to be noted, however, that if the parties do agree to resume co-habitation any time after the passing of the decree for judicial separation, they can get the decree rescinded by applying to the court.
Special Marriage Act, 1954
1. Judicial separation
(1) A petition for judicial separation may be presented to the district court either by the husband or the wife,-
(a) on any of the grounds specified 17[in sub-section (1) 18[and sub-section (1A) of section 27] on which a petition for divorce might have been presented; or
(b) on the ground of failure to comply with a decree for restitution of conjugal rights;
and the court, on being satisfied of he truth of the statement made in such petition, and that there is no legal ground why the application should not be granted, may decree judicial separation accordingly.
(2) Where the court grants a decree for judicial separation, it shall be no longer obligatory for the petitioner to cohabit with the respondent, but the court may, on the application by petition of either party and on being satisfied of the truth of the statements made in such petition, rescind the decree if it considers it just and reasonable to do so.
====================================================================================
Judicial Separation and Divorce in India as per Hindu Marriage Act
Judicial separation is a sort of a last resort before the actual legal break up of marriage i.e. divorce. The reason for the presence of such a provision under Hindu Marriage Act is the anxiety of the legislature that the tensions and wear and tear of every day life and the strain of living together do not result in abrupt break – up of a marital relationship. There is no effect of a decree for judicial separation on the subsistence and continuance of the legal relationship of marriage as such between the parties. The effect however is on their co-habitation. Once a decree for judicial separation is passed, a husband or a wife, whosoever has approached the court, is under no obligation to live with his / her spouse .
The provision for judicial separation is contained in section 10 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The section reads as under:
A decree for judicial separation can be sought on all those ground on which decree for dissolution of marriage, i.e. divorce can be sought.
Hence, judicial separation can be had on any of the following grounds:
Adultery
Cruelty
Desertion
Apostacy (Conversion of religion)
Insanity
Virulent and incurable form of leprosy
Venereal disease in a communicable form
Renunciation of world by entering any religious order
Has not been heard of as being alive for seven years
If the person applying for judicial separation is the wife, then the following grounds are also available to her:
Remarriage or earlier marriage of the husband but solemnised before the commencement of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, provided the other wife is alive at the time of presentation of petition for judicial separation by the petitioner wife.
Rape, sodomy or bestiality by the husband committed after the solemnization of his marriage with the petitioner.
Non-resumption of co-habitation between the parties till at least one year after an award of maintenance was made by any court against the husband and in favour of the petitioner wife.
Solemnization of the petitioner wife’s marriage with the respondent husband before she had attained the age of 15 years provided she had repudiated the marriage on attaining the age of 15 years but before attaining the age of 18 years.
It is on all the above grounds that judicial separation can be sought. The first 9 grounds are available to both the husband and the wife but the last four grounds are available only to the wife. It is to be noted that it is on these grounds that divorce is also to be granted. It has been held that unless a case for divorce is made out, the question of granting judicial separation does not arise. Therefore, the Courts while dealing with the applications for judicial separation shall bear in mind the specific grounds raised for grant of relief claimed and insist on strict proof to establish those grounds and shall not grant some relief or the other as a matter of course. Thus on a petition for divorce, the Court has discretion in respect of the grounds for divorce other than those mentioned in section 13 (1A) and also some other grounds to grant restricted relief of judicial separation instead of divorce straightway
if it is just having regard to the facts and circumstances.
Another question that arises is of decree of maintenance vis-Ã -vis decree for judicial separation. Where a decree for judicial separation was obtained by the husband against her wife who had deserted him, the wife not being of unchaste character nor her conduct being flagrantly vicious, the order of alimony made in favour of the wife was not interfered with by the Court.
ILR (1964) 2 Punj 732.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has also held that a reading of sec 24 and 26 (maintenance) does not show that if a petition under section 9, 10 12 or 13 is disposed of, the jurisdiction of the court to award maintenance pendent lite by an order to be passed is taken away.
AIR 1981 Punj 305 ; 1981 Hindu LR 345
The above decisions go on to show that even where a decree for judicial separation is passed in favour of the husband, maintenance may still be awarded to a wife and judicial separation is no defence to a claim for maintenance under Hindu Marriage Act.
Though section 10 of the Hindu Marriage Act does not provide any time as to how long judicial separation can last. But section 13 of the Act provides that if there is no resumption of co-habitation between the parties one year after the decree for judicial separation is passed, the parties can get a decree for divorce on this ground itself. But divorce on this ground will be given only when one year has expired after the passing of the decree for judicial separation and not earlier. The reason for this is that one year is a long period and it provides sufficient time to the parties for reconciliation or to arrive at a decision. If the parties fail to overcome their differences within this period, then there is no fun in allowing the legality of the marriage to just linger on when in substance the relationship of marriage has long expired.
It is to be noted, however, that if the parties do agree to resume co-habitation any time after the passing of the decree for judicial separation, they can get the decree rescinded by applying to the court. The Act does not refer to any specific grounds on which a decree for judicial separation can be annulled or rescinded. Section 10(2) however, empowers the Court to rescind the decree for judicial separation if it considers it just and reasonable to do so. However Courts have repeatedly warned that this power of rescission has to be exercised with great circumspection and not in a hurry and only after satisfying themselves that it would be just and reasonable to allow such rescission.
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Rajinder Pal Singh
Responded 2 years ago
A.You are in the middle of legal problems and urgently needs a lawyer to sort our your issues. Now this notice needs no reply and do not take it on your heart. Rather make a concrete strategy to deal with the problem, boldly and smartly. There are so many avenues which can be explored. Don't even think of commit suicide. It's a sin. Life is given by God and only he has right to take it away. Rise to the occasion and fight it out.
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Ayantika Mondal @ Prime Legal
Responded 2 years ago
A.Hi
Sorry to learn about your sister's situation; it is recommended that she take as much care as possible. Without the permission of the other party, judicial separation cannot be completed. When she has recovered, she should pursue recovery of marital rights, as well as other legal remedies.
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Sorry to learn about your sister's situation; it is recommended that she take as much care as possible. Without the permission of the other party, judicial separation cannot be completed. When she has recovered, she should pursue recovery of marital rights, as well as other legal remedies.
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Advocate Sinjari Bandyopadhyaya
Responded 2 years ago
A.It is necessary to specify the reason for such judicial separation as well as the time period during which your sister is living separately from her husband and the reason behind that. Whether she has suffered any sort of domestic violence ? Until and unless the problems are specified clearly, it becomes difficult to suggest the remedy. Your sister has the right to file application u/s of the Hindu Marriage act,1955, as amended up to date for Restitution of Conjugal Rights.
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Pardeep Kumar Dhiman Dhiman
Responded 2 years ago
A.Aap ko husband ke khilaf police me complaint karna hoga.
Ladki ke pass legal steps lene ke liye bahut se case hai jo aap kar sakte hai.
Aap 498a 3/4 dowry act ke antargat case file kar sakte hai. Aap domestic violence ke liye jaa sakte hai.
Aap divorce ke liye bhi jaa sakte hai.
But agar aap ki sister ne apne husband se baat kare ne ke baad sucide ka kadam uthaya hai. Tab aap husband and unke family members ke khilaf police me complaint file kare.
Ladki ke pass legal steps lene ke liye bahut se case hai jo aap kar sakte hai.
Aap 498a 3/4 dowry act ke antargat case file kar sakte hai. Aap domestic violence ke liye jaa sakte hai.
Aap divorce ke liye bhi jaa sakte hai.
But agar aap ki sister ne apne husband se baat kare ne ke baad sucide ka kadam uthaya hai. Tab aap husband and unke family members ke khilaf police me complaint file kare.
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A.Hi
Sorry to hear this state of affairs, it is advisable that your sister take as much care as possible. Judicial separation cannot be complete without the consent of the other party. when she recovers it is advisable for her to seek restitution of conjugal rights and the other legal remedies will follow.
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Sorry to hear this state of affairs, it is advisable that your sister take as much care as possible. Judicial separation cannot be complete without the consent of the other party. when she recovers it is advisable for her to seek restitution of conjugal rights and the other legal remedies will follow.
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