The Remedy of Restitution of Conjugal Rights under Hindu Law-A Negation of Constitutional Liberties and Gender Justice

“The concept of restitution of conjugal rights is a relic of ancient times when slavery or quasi-slavery was regarded as natural. This is particularly so after the Constitution of India came into force, which guarantees personal liberties and equality of status and opportunity to men and women alike and further confers powers of the State to make 1 special provisions for their protection and safeguard.”