LawgistThe Hindu Marriage Act
22Proceedings to be in camera and may not be printed or published
1[22. Proceedings to be in camera and may not be printed or published.—(1) Every proceeding under this Act shall be conducted in camera and it shall not be lawful for any person to print or publish any matter in relation to any such proceeding except a judgment of the High Court or of the Supreme Court printed or published with the previous permission of the court.
(2) If any person prints or publishes any matter in contravention of the provisions contained in sub-section (1), he shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.
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1. Subs. by Act 68 of 1976, s. 15, for s. 22 (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
