Code of Civil Procedure, 1908–Order 9, Rule 13–Hindu Marriage Act, 1955–Sec. 13–Ex-parte decree of divorce–Set aside by allowing the application–Respondent-wife had appeared through counsel and had also sought adjournment owing to her residence in Karnataka and the prevailing Covid-19 situation–Ex-parte decree was passed in violation of the Circular issued by this Court–Delay in filing the application under Order 9, Rule 13 was also sufficiently explained–Held, no case is made out for interference.
