Judicial Separation (Section 10 HMA)

IN THE COURT OF THE PRINCIPAL JUDGE, FAMILY COURT AT [courtName] Matrimonial Case No. _____ of 2024 IN THE MATTER OF: [petitionerName] ... Petitioner VERSUS [respondentName] ... Respondent PETITION FOR JUDICIAL SEPARATION UNDER SECTION 10 OF THE HINDU MARRIAGE ACT, 1955 MOST RESPECTFULLY SHOWETH: 1. That the Petitioner and Respondent were married on [marriageDate] at [place] as per Hindu rites and ceremonies. 2. That the parties lived together as husband and wife at [address]. 3. That the Respondent has treated the Petitioner with cruelty (or state other ground). 4. That it is no longer possible for the Petitioner to live with the Respondent. 5. That there is no collusion between the parties. PRAYER: It is, therefore, most respectfully prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to: 1. Pass a decree for judicial separation in favour of the Petitioner and against the Respondent; 2. Pass any other order as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper. PETITIONER VERIFICATION: Verified at [place] on this [date] that the contents of paragraphs 1 to 5 are true to my knowledge and belief.