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2. Meaning: -Section 10(1) provides that either husband or wife can file for a
decree of judicial separation on any of the grounds as mentioned by law. These
grounds are discussed under Section 13(1) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
Also, few additional grounds are mentioned particularly for wife under Section
13(2) of the Act. However, a decree of Judicial Separation does not amount final
end of the marriage. It only frees the party from marital obligations.
3. Grounds for Judicial Divorce
a) SECTION 1 (Fault Grounds)