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The Divorce Act, 1869

Section 48. Suits on behalf of lunatics.

When the husband or wife is a lunatic or idiot, any suit under this Act (other than a suit for restitution of conjugal rights) may be brought on his or her behalf by the committee or other person entitled to his or her custody.

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