Legal Question in Family Law in India

Section 13B

I had submitted an application for Divorce by mutual consent under Section 13B at District Judge's court, Chandigarh about seven months ago along with my wife.This was after five years of separation. The first statement was recorded by both of us then. The full amount of alimony along with dowry articles were handed over by me just before the filing of application. Now my wife has not turned up for recording of final statement in the last two hearings on medical grounds. A medical certificate was submitted by her father on her behalf.

What is the recourse available to me if they continue to harrass by not turning up for final statement or if they go for unilateral withdrawl as I hav already handed over a huge amount as alimony. The girl is paralysed due to a disease since the last five years.

Kindly advise on the matter as the judge has recorded my statement in the last hearing.


Asked on 12/24/00, 3:41 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Satish Maheshwari Vakilbabu

Re: Section 13B

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Answered on 1/13/01, 4:08 pm
Prabhat Shroff Shroff & Company

Re: Section 13B

To me, it appears that you may file an application stating the facts of payment of alimony and belongings to wife, and the wife's allegedly continued absence from the court and requseting the court to pass necessary orders directing wife's presence, in default an ex-parte decree.

Prabhat Shroff

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Answered on 2/07/01, 4:16 am


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