AFFIDAVIT: UNDER SECTION 13(1)(i) OF THE HINDU MARRIAGE ACT, 1955 - DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE ON THE GROUND OF ADULTERY

IN THE COURT OF ADDL DISTRICT JUDGE,                    

H.M.A. Petition No                of 20                

Petitioner:

Vs.

Respondents:

AFFIDAVIT of............................. , W/o........................... , D/o.............................. , aged

............................ years, now residing in...........................

The deponent abovenamed solemnly affirms and states as follows:—

1.    That the deponent is the petitioner in the accompanying petition and being well conversant with the facts and circumstances of the case, the deponent is competent to swear to this affidavit.

2.    That the marriage between the deponent and the respondent was solemnised at Delhi, on    , as per Hindu rites and ceremonies.

3.    That the details laid out in the accompanying petition, with regard to the age, status and place of residence of the petitioner before marriage and at the time of filing this petition, may be treated as part of this affidavit.

4.    That the respondent is guilty of committing adultery as the respondent is living with the co-respondent and has failed to return to the matrimonial home.

5.    That the petition is not presented in collusion with the respondent.

6.    That there has been no unnecessary or improper delay in filing this petition.

7.    That there is no other ground why the relief should not be granted.

8.    That there have not been any other previous proceedings between the parties.

Sd./ Deponent.

Verification

Verified at....................... on this the............................ day of................... , 20                    

that the contents of the above affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, belief and information and nothing material has been concealed therefrom.

Sd./ Deponent.

Solemnly affirmed and signed before me by the deponent, who is personally
known to me, on this the............................. day of............... ,20..................

Sd./

Counsel for the deponent.

Note: Affidavit to be attested by the appropriate authority prescribed under law.