HMA Section 23(1) In any proceeding under this Act, whether defended or not, if the court is satisfied that
HMA Section 23(a) any of the grounds for granting relief exists and the petitioner 3[except in cases where the relief is sought by him on the ground specified in sub -clause
HMA Section 23(a) , sub-clause
HMA Section 23(b) or sub -clause
HMA Section 23(c) of clause
HMA Section 23(ii) of section 5] is not in any way taking advantage of his or her own wron g or disability for the purpose of such relief, and
HMA Section 23(b) where the ground of the petition is the ground specified 1* * * in clause
HMA Section 23(1) of section 13, the petitioner has not in any manner been accessory to or connived at or condoned the act or acts complained of, or where the ground of the petition is cruelty the petitioner has not in any manner condoned the cruelty, and
HMA Section 23(bb) when a divorce is sought on the ground of mutual consent, such consent has not been obtained by force, fraud or undue influence, and]
HMA Section 23(c) the petition
HMA Section 23(not being a petition presented under section 11) ] is not presented or prosecuted in collusion with the respondent, and
HMA Section 23(d) there has not been any unnecessary or improper delay in instituting the proceeding, and
HMA Section 23(e) there is no other legal ground why relief should not be granted, then, and in such a case, but not otherwise, the court shall decree such relief accordingly.
HMA Section 23(2) Before proceeding to grant any relief under this Act, it shall be the duty of the court in th e first instance, in every case where it is possible so to do consistently with the nature and circumstances of the case, to make every endeavour to bring about reconciliation between the parties: Provided that nothing contained in this sub -section shall apply to any proceeding wherein relief is sought on any of the grounds specified in clause
HMA Section 23(v) , clause
HMA Section 23(vi) or clause
HMA Section 23(1) of section 13.]
HMA Section 23(3) For the purpose of aiding the court in bringing about such reconciliation, the court may, if the parties so desire or if the court thinks it just and proper so to do, adjourn the proceedings for a reasonable period not exceeding fifteen days and refer the matter to any person named by the parties in thi s behalf or to any person nominated by the court if the parties fail to name any person, with directions to report to the court as to whether reconciliation can be and has been, effected and the court shall in disposing of the proceeding have due regard to the report.
HMA Section 23(4) In every case where a marriage is dissolved by a decree of divorce, the court passing the decree shall give a copy thereof free of cost to each of the parties.]