PART IDivorce, nullity and other matrimonial suits

Other matrimonial suits

13Restitution of conjugal rights

(1)

A petition for restitution of conjugal rights may be presented to the court by the husband or the wife; and the court, on being satisfied that—

(a)

the allegations contained in the petition are true; and

(b)

there is no legal ground why a decree for restitution of conjugal rights should not be granted,

may grant the decree accordingly.

(2)

A decree for restitution of conjugal rights shall not be enforced by imprisonment.