Supreme Court of India

Jagraj Singh v. Birpal Kaur

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Reported as [2007] 2 S.C.R. 496
Bench C.K. Thakkerandlokeshwarsinghpanta J.
Decided 13 February 2007

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For the foregoing reasons, in our opinion, no case has been made out by the appellant.

Judgment, page 13

From the headnote

Hindu Marriage Act, 1955; ss. 13, 23(1)(2) and (3)/Code of Civil ,/ Procedure, 1908; 0.1/I R.I; 0.IX R.2; O.XXXJJ- R.3: Divorce-Restitution of corijugal rights-Role of trial Court-Presence of parties in Court on date of hearing-Necessity of-Held: In appropriate case, a Civil Court may direct a party to the suit to appear in person­ Approach of Court of Law in matrimonial cases must be constructive, affirmative and productive-Such matter must be considered by Courts with human angle and sensitivity-Delicate issues affecting conjugal relations have to be handled carefully-Legal provisions

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