1[In any proceeding for divorce or judicial separation or restitution of
conjugal rights, the respondent may not only oppose the relief sought on the
ground of petitioners adultery, cruelty or desertion, but also make a
counter-claim for any relief under this Act on that ground; and if the
petitioners adultery, cruelty or desertion is proved, the court may give to the
respondent any relief under this Act to which he or she would have been entitled
if he or she had presented a petition seeking such relief on that ground.]
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1. Ins by Act 68 of 1976, s. 17, (w.e.f. 27-5-1976).
Section 21 Application of Act 5 of 1908
Section 21A Power to transfer petitions in certain cases
Section 21B Special provision relating to trial and disposal of petitions under the Act
Section 21C Documentary evidence
Section 22 Proceedings to be in camera and may not be printed or published
Section 23 Decree in proceedings
Section 23A Relief for respondent in divorce and other proceedings
Section 24 Maintenance pendente lite and expenses of proceedings
Section 25 Permanent alimony and maintenance
Section 26 Custody of children
Section 27 Disposal of property
Section 28 Appeals from decrees and orders