Indian Divorce Act, 1869
25. Separated wife deemed spinster for purposes of
contract and suing
In every case of a judicial separation under this Act, the wife
shall whilst so separated, be considered as an unmarried woman for the purpose
of contract, and wrongs and injuries, and suing and being sued in any civil
proceedings; and her husband shall not be liable in respect of any contract,
act or costs entered into, done, omitted or incurred by her during the
separation:
PROVIDED that where, upon any such judicial separation,
alimony has been decreed or ordered to be paid to the wife, and the same is not
duly paid by the husband, he shall be liable for necessaries supplied for her
use:
PROVIDED ALSO that nothing shall prevent the wife from
joining at any time during such separation, in the exercise of any joint power
given to herself and her husband.