Sec. 13 of HMA

vs (Querist) 23 December 2009 This query is : Resolved
If the bride want to give divorce then what GROUNDS she can use U/s 13 of HMA?

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bhupender sharma (Expert) 23 December 2009
there are several grounds under the Act Hindu Marriage Act, Provided under section 13 of the said Act.

Devajyoti Barman (Expert) 23 December 2009
For both husband and wife:-
1.Sexual intercourse with a third person.
2.cruelty
3.Conversion to other religion.
4. Unsound mind
5.Leprosy
6.Diseases of severe nature
7. Desertion for two years
8. Taking sanyas
9.Non news for 7 years
10.Non compliance of decree of RCR for 1 year.
For wife only:-
1. Existence of previous wife
2. Husband guilty of rape , sodomy etc
3.Not confirming the marriage before attaining 18 years by a wife aged less than 15 yrs.
4. Non-cohabition for 1 year or more after the order of maintenance u/125 of Crpc or under HAM Act.

Raj Kumar Makkad (Expert) 23 December 2009
We are here to solve the legal questions and not to tell the true or false grounds seeking divorce. You tell what is the situation, why you feel to seek divorce etc.

If you tell facts of the case then we may provide you our opinion.

n.k.sarin (Expert) 23 December 2009
I do agree with Mr.Makkad jee.

n.k.sarin (Expert) 23 December 2009

Sukhija (Expert) 23 December 2009
It is better u contact lawyer and seek rt advice by narrating ur problems.

Poonam Upadhyay pathak (Expert) 23 December 2009
By knowing the grounds u will not get divorce, so for that u hv to contact lawyer, and too right guidance is required.