Hindu Marriage Act, 1955–Secs. 13 & 24 – Whether for the noncompliance of the direction by the appellant-husband in the application u/s. 24, the petition seeking the divorce can be dismissed?–Held, no–In such a situation, Court can strike the defence by using the inherent powers u/s. 151–Above situation is not in the present case as the amount of Rs. 20,000/- per month is being deducted from the salary of appellant which would be adjusted in arrears of maintenance–Impugned order set aside and petition restored.
