DR. AMBEDKAR AND THE HINDU CODE BILL 87
35. Persons entitled to present petition for dissolution.— (1) Where a marriage, whether solemnized before or after the commencement of this Code, is impugned on the ground that it is a void marriage, the plea may be entertained by the Court either—
(i) on a petition for dissolution presented by either party to the marriage; or
(ii) on an issue being raised in any proceeding by any person affected by or having an interest in the marriage.
(2) Where a marriage, whether solemnized before or after the commencement of this Code, is impugned on the ground that it is a voidable marriage, no such plea shall be entertained by the Court except at the instance of either party to the marriage:
Provided that no party shall be entitled to take advantage of his or her own default or disability for the purpose of relief.
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