Multiple choice

Under which Section of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 may husband and wife file a petition of divorce by mutual consent?

  1. Section 13A

  2. Section 13B

  3. Section 14

  4. Section 9
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Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: Section 13A of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 deals with alternative relief in divorce proceedings.

Option (2) is correct: Under Section 13B of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 a husband and wife may file a petition of divorce by mutual consent.

Option (3) is incorrect: Section 14 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 deals with 'no petition for divorce to be presented within one year of marriage'. Option (4) is incorrect: Section 9 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 deals with 'Restitution of conjugal rights'.

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