Clarification nedded on section 23a
Devajyoti Barman
(Expert) 11 July 2012
What have you claimed for in your written statement?
You can always make counter claim of your choice in your written statement.
Dr V. Nageswara Rao
(Expert) 12 July 2012
S. 23A permits making a counter-claim by the respondent in a divorce or seperation proceeding for the same remedies. Yes, you can do that. The petitioner's claim and the respondent's claim and record will be clubbed together.
ashutosh mishra
(Expert) 12 July 2012
When we have a right we can enforce it through law suit or petition.In addition if the opposite party itself has sought some relief by a law suit or petition,we can not only defend that suit or petition but can also seek our desired reliefs by a counter claim in the same very proceedings without filing any fresh law suit or petition.
section23A of Hindu Marriage Act recognizes this right of respondent/defendant.
Hence when such a divorce petition comes you can make counter claim reliefs along with your written statement paying prescribed court fees.
JANAK RAJ VATSA
(Expert) 16 July 2012
you can do it as relief sought by you in your counter claim in the ws
