Apni Law Staff asked 7 months ago
Is it truly necessary to resort to legal action under sections like 24, 25, 125, and 498 A of the Hindu Marriage Act for protection? This question arises as a case has been filed against someone under section 12 of the Act based on epilepsy and its non-disclosure. As we understand, since December 2009, section 5 of the Act has been amended, making epilepsy no longer a valid ground for divorce. Furthermore, the non-disclosure of such a condition doesn’t seem to justify a divorce under any other section of the Act. We’d appreciate a quick response on this matter.
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Apni Law Staff answered 7 months ago
While filing a case under sections 24, 25, 125, and 498 A of the Hindu Marriage Act might be a course of action, the validity of a case under section 12 based on epilepsy non-disclosure is questionable. Since December 2009, epilepsy is not a valid ground for divorce under the Act, and non-disclosure of such condition may not be sufficient grounds for divorce under other sections.
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