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3.Desertion for more than seven years:

After the present amendment, both husband and wife can seek a divorce on the grounds of,

1.Adultery

2.Cruelty

3.Desertion for more than seven years

4.Insanity for more than two years

5.Incurable leprosy for more than two years

6.Conversion to another religion

7.Willful refusal to consummate the marriage

8.Not being heard of for 7 years

9.Venereal disease in communicable form for two years

10.Failure to obey the order for restitution of conjugal rights.