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    Question

    In which of the following cases it was held that by the

    Supreme Court that: “the period mentioned in Section 13B(2) is not mandatory but directory, it will be open to the Court to exercise its discretion in the facts and circumstances of each case”
    A Christine Lazarus Menezes v. Lazarus Peter Menezes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Balweer Singh Vs. Harjeet Kaur Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Amardeep Singh Vs. Harveen Kaur Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Suman Singh Vs. Sanjay Singh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Amardeep Singh v. Harveen Kaur AIR 2017 The Supreme Court held that the period mentioned in Section 13B(2) of Hindu Marriage act is not mandatory but directory, it will be open to the Court to exercise its discretion in the facts and circumstances of each case where there is no possibility of parties resuming cohabitation and there are chances of alternative rehabilitation. The Court also stated that such proceedings can also be conducted through video conferencing.

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