The ‘Breakdown theory” of divorce is reflected by which section of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955:-

Section 13 (1)
Section l3 (2)
Section 13 (IA)
Section 13 B

The correct answer is (c).

Section 13(1A) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 provides for divorce on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage. This ground was introduced by the Hindu Marriage (Amendment) Act, 1976.

To obtain a divorce on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage, the petitioner must prove that the marriage has irretrievably broken down and that there is no possibility of reconciliation. The petitioner must also prove that they have lived separately for a period of not less than two years immediately preceding the presentation of the petition.

The court may grant a divorce on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage if it is satisfied that the marriage has irretrievably broken down and that there is no possibility of reconciliation.

Section 13(1) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 provides for divorce on the ground of adultery. Section 13(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 provides for divorce on the ground of cruelty. Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 provides for divorce on the ground of desertion.

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