LawgistThe Hindu Marriage Act
20Contents and verification of petitions
(1) Every petition presented under this Act shall state as distinctly as the nature of the case permits the facts on which the claim to relief is founded 1[and, except in a petition under section 11, shall also state] that there is no collusion between the petitioner and the other party to the marriage.
(2) The statements contained in every petition under this Act shall be verified by the petitioner or some other competent person in the manner required by law for the verification of plaints, and may, at the hearing, be referred to as evidence.
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1. Subs. by Act 68 of 1976, s. 13, for "and shall also State" (w.e.f. 27-5-1976).
JURISDICTION AND PROCEDURE
- 19 Court to which petition shall be presented
- 20 Contents and verification of petitions
- 21 Application of Act 5 of 1908
- 21A Power to transfer petitions in certain cases
- 21B Special provision relating to trial and disposal of petitions under the Act
- 21C Documentary evidence
- 22 Proceedings to be in camera and may not be printed or published
- 23 Decree in proceedings
- 23A Relief for respondent in divorce and other proceedings
- 24 Maintenance pendente lite and expenses of proceedings
- 25 Permanent alimony and maintenance
- 26 Custody of children
- 27 Disposal of property
- 28 Appeals from decrees and orders
- 28A Enforcement of decrees and orders
