All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 5-V Previous Year Question Papers with Answers

The provision of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 that deals with conciliation is Section 23 (2).

This section states that before proceeding to grant any relief under this Act, it shall be the duty of the court in the first instance, in every case where it is possible so to do consistently with the nature and circumstances of the case, to make every endeavour to bring about a reconciliation between the parties. The court may also take the assistance of any person named by the parties or any person nominated by the court if it thinks fit, for the purpose of attempting to bring about such reconciliation. The court may also adjourn the proceedings for a reasonable period not exceeding fifteen days and refer the matter to any person named by the parties or to any person nominated by the court if it thinks fit, for the purpose of mediation and report thereon to the court. The purpose of this provision is to promote harmony and reconciliation between the parties and to avoid unnecessary litigation and acrimony