Suits on behalf of lunatics
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Summary
If a husband or wife is a lunatic or idiot, any suit under this Act except for restitution of conjugal rights may be brought for them by the committee or by the person entitled to their custody. That authorised person must start and conduct the proceedings on behalf of the incapable spouse.
Example
Priya's husband Rohan is of unsound mind and cannot manage his affairs. The committee entitled to his custody files for divorce on his behalf under this Act; they cannot file a suit for restitution of conjugal rights for him.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhen the husband or wife is a lunatic or idiot, any suit under this Act (other than a suit for restitution of conjugal rights) may be brought on his or her behalf by the committee or other person entitled to his or her custody.
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