The correct answer is (c). Adultery is a ground for both judicial separation and divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
Judicial separation is a legal process that allows a married couple to live apart without getting divorced. It is a temporary measure that can be used to give the couple time to try to resolve their differences or to provide for the care of any children they may have.
Divorce is a legal process that ends a marriage. It is a permanent solution that should only be considered after all other options have been exhausted.
Adultery is defined as sexual intercourse between a married person and someone who is not their spouse. It is a ground for divorce or judicial separation if it is proved that the adultery was committed without the consent or connivance of the other spouse and that it caused or is likely to cause the other spouse to suffer mental or physical cruelty.
In order to obtain a divorce or judicial separation on the grounds of adultery, the petitioner must file a petition with the court and provide evidence to support their claim. The court will then consider the evidence and make a decision.
If the court grants the petition, the marriage will be dissolved or the couple will be judicially separated. The court may also make orders regarding the division of property, child custody, and maintenance.