Code of Civil Procedure, 1908–Order 9, Rule 13–Hindu Marriage Act, 1955–Sec. 13-A–Matter was posted for reply of application u/s. 13–Reply was already drafted and signed but not filed by amicus curiae–Family Court is required to make all possible efforts to persuade the parties in arriving at a settlement–The explanation furnished by the respondent for absence was not controverted by the appellant by way of counter to the application–Held, application for setting aside the ex parte decree was rightly allowed.


