Decree in proceedings . — (1) In any proceeding under this Act, whether defended or not, if the court is sati… — THE HINDU MARRIAGE ACT, 1955

. Decree in proceedings . — (1) In any proceeding under this Act, whether defended or not, if the court is satisfied that

23 . Decree in proceedings . — (1) In any proceeding under this Act, whether defended or not, if the court is satisfied that (a) any of the grounds for granting relief exists and the petitioner 2 [except in cases where the relief is sought by him on the ground specified in sub-clause (a), sub-clause (b) or sub-clause (c) of clause (ii) of section 5] is not in any way taking advantage of his or her own wrong or disability for the purpose of such relief, and (b) where the ground of the petition is the ground specified 3 * * * in clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 13, the petitioner has not in any manner been accessory to or connived at or condoned the act or acts complained of, or where the ground of the petition is cruelty the petitioner has not in any manner condoned the cruelty, and

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