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When the husband or wife is a lunatic or idiot, any suit under this Act (other than a suit for restitution of conjugal rights) may be brought on his or her behalf by the committee or other person entitled to his or her custody.
Divorce Act, 1869 Section 48
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Divorce Act, 1869 Section 48 is part of Divorce Act, 1869 - Suitson Behalf of Lunatics. Read the section text below and explore Indian court judgments that cite it.
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