Restitution of Conjugal rights

According to section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 when either spouse withdraws from the society of the other without reasonable excuse, the aggrieved party may apply to the district court for restitution of conjugal rights.

If the court is satisfied of the truth of the statements made in the petition for restitution of conjugal rights and also that there is no legal ground why the application should not be granted, it may decree restitution of conjugal rights.

The person who has withdrawn from the society of the aggrieved party must prove that he/ she had reasonable excuse to do so.