In force · As amended up to 2026-08
35. Decrees in certain suits.— In any suit under section 30, 31, 32,[2] [32A] or 34, whether defended or not, if the Court be satisfied that any of the grounds set forth in those sections for granting relief exist, — that none of the grounds therein set forth for withholding relief exist and that
(a) the act or omission set forth in the plaint has not been condoned;
(b) the husband and wife are not colluding together;
(c) the plaintiff has not connived at or been accessory to the said act or omission;
(d) (save where a definite period of limitation is provided by this Act) there has been no unnecessary or improper delay in instituting the suit; and
(e) there is no other legal ground why relief should not be granted;
then and in such case, but not otherwise, the Court shall decree such relief accordingly.
Source: India Code