|
|
In any proceeding under Chapter V or Chapter VI, whether defended or not, if the court is satisfied that,-
(a) any of the grounds for granting relief exists; and
(b) where the ground of the petition is adultery, the petitioner has not in any manner been accessory to or connived at or condoned the adultery, or, where the ground of the petition is cruelty, the petitioner has not in any manner condoned the cruelty; and
(c) when divorce is sought on the ground of mutual consent, such consent has not been obtained by force, fraud or undue influence; and
(d) the petition is not present or prosecuted in collusion with the respondent; and
(e) there has not been any unnecessary or improper delay in instituting the proceeding; and
(f) there is no other legal ground why the relief should not be granted;
then, and in such a case, but not otherwise, the court shall decree such relief accordingly.
|