Hindu Marriage Act: Plea to Declare Marriage Void under Section 11 Cannot Be Judged on Grounds of Voidable Marriage under Section 12

In a recent legal development, a significant case under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 has surfaced, involving a challenge against the dismissal of a petition filed under Section 11 of the Act. The case revolves around the appeal of Ms. Ankita Devi against the judgment and order dated 22.11.2023 by the Family Court in Matrimonial Suit No. 272 of 2018. Background: Ms. Ankita Devi, the appellant-plaintiff (wife), has contested the…